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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
March 1, 2026
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
You and your dog have put in the work, training in new environments, mastering good manners, and learning to stay calm and controlled around people
In 10 years of service, my Golden Retrievers and I have visited hospice clients, hospital patients, school kids and patients in a state psychiatric hospital.
Occasionally the Alliance of Therapy Dogs (ATD) Office sends out a request for therapy dog teams to attend a conference to provide dog therapy for
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
Did you know Alliance of Therapy Dogs (ATD) allows you to test with a dog you have had a relationship with for at least 6
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?
Therapy dogs are often superheroes to those they visit. Through tactile interaction, kind eyes, and friendly presence, these amazing dogs bring comfort to people in