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
Alliance of Therapy Dogs (ATD) is first and foremost a 501c3 nonprofit. We are an international registry of certified therapy dog teams. At ATD, we provide testing,
Being Active in Alliance of Therapy Dogs Without a Dog Most Alliance of Therapy Dogs (ATD) Members begin their membership with a dog by their
What are Alliance of Therapy Dogs’ (ATD) Retesting Requirements? ATD requires teams to be retested if they have not made and logged a visit within
