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
By Tara Hoover, ATD Member Learning What “Fit” Really Means When I got my first therapy dog certified back in 2012, we began visiting a
If you’ve been an active Alliance of Therapy Dogs (ATD) team for over a year, chances are you already know how meaningful this work can
This year, Alliance of Therapy Dogs (ATD) has implemented an update to our Toys on Visits Rule. As always, our goal is to ensure visits remain safe, effective, and
Advocating For Your Senior Therapy Dog There is not much sweeter than an experienced, seasoned, sugar-faced, senior therapy dog! But partnering with an older dog
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
If you’ve been visiting with your therapy dog long enough, you’ve probably run into someone who doesn’t want to say hi to your therapy dog.
Alliance of Therapy Dogs (ATD) has a set of Rules and Regulations that Members are expected to follow on all ATD visits. Every year, our
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?
