Member Submissions
ATD Member Submission: Sarah Lauch and Mabel
Hi! I just wanted to share with you Mabel, the tiniest dog in the Animal Assisted Therapy program at Northwest Community Hospital. Our evaluations looked
October 1, 2026
Hi! I just wanted to share with you Mabel, the tiniest dog in the Animal Assisted Therapy program at Northwest Community Hospital. Our evaluations looked
Advocating for your therapy dog is a popular topic, and one we completely agree with. Putting our dogs first is essential to ensuring therapy visits
It is never easy to deliver bad news. As Alliance of Therapy Dogs (ATD) Members, it’s complicated by the fact that we are all volunteers,
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