What should our response be when an incident occurs while we are on a therapy dog visit? First, we need to define “incident.” An incident
Written by: Maria, ATD Member A cancer diagnosis can stir up a wide range of emotions for both patients and their loved ones. As a
Alliance of Therapy Dogs (ATD) teams are frequently out in their communities, visiting facilities like hospitals, schools, airports, and more. Each location operates with its
October 10th is World Mental Health Day and a great day to educate people on the importance of taking care of our mental health. This
STL Healthcare System by Cynthia Alexander Why did you want to bring therapy dogs into your facility? “Therapy” is the biggest focus in our
Facility: Mayo Clinic by Whitney Romine Animal-Assisted Services Manager, Mayo Clinic Rochester Why did you want to bring therapy dogs into your facility? That
An important part of being a therapy dog handler that is often overlooked is your ability to interact with people. A good therapy dog handler
A question that is often asked by Members new to therapy dog work is when is it OK to end a therapy dog visit early?
Benefits of Pet Therapy For Teens Growing up comes with a wide range of challenges and pet therapy for teens offers many benefits. The stress
Dog Anxiety Symptoms & How To Relieve Them It’s common for dogs to experience anxiety. Dogs can endure stress when they are in unfamiliar situations or
