
Safety in Every Interaction: Understanding Our Updated Toy Guidelines in 2026
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

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

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

The old saying, let sleeping dogs lie, is an important message to remember when it comes to therapy dog visits. There are various reasons your

Training A Rescue Dog To Share Smiles And Joy Adopting a rescue pet is a rewarding experience but training a rescue dog can feel like

Training Your Dog At Any Age Training your dog is an important component of your bonding experience, regardless of their age. Whether you have a

Watch out, Hollywoof! Your dog could be the next Bark Ruffalo or Woofie Goldberg if they master these easy dog tricks! By following commands, performing

Dog Skills to Practice In Everyday Situations From nursing homes to airports, therapy dog skills shine as they share smiles and joy with those in