TEDDY IS HERE! We have a special team that visits at Allegheny Health Network Forbes Hospital, in Monroeville, Pennsylvania. Over the past 10 years, Allegheny Health
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,
If you’re part of the Alliance of Therapy Dogs (ATD), you already know how special it is to share smiles and joy with others. With
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
As the days grow longer and the temperatures rise, summer brings plenty of sunshine and a few extra considerations for therapy dog teams. Whether you’re
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
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
