Therapy Dogs Celebrating 30 Years of Sharing Smiles & Joy Nationwide
Caring People & Sweet Dogs
Sharing Our 4-Legged Friends to Spread Smiles & Joy for 30 Years
ATD provides testing, certification, registration, support, and insurance for members who volunteer with dogs to visit hospitals, special needs centers, schools, nursing homes, and other facilities. We’re a network of caring volunteers who are willing to share our special canines to bring smiles and joy to people, young and old alike.
Whether you and your dog are looking to become a certified therapy team or your facility would like to start a therapy dog program, Alliance of Therapy Dogs (ATD) is your #1 choice for pet therapy.
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The Latest Posts & News from Alliance of Therapy Dogs
Facility Spotlight: Military Base, USA
Why did you want to bring therapy dogs into your facility? This training command is a service member's first stop [...]
Spreading Smiles and Joy: Why Donating to the Alliance of Therapy Dogs This Holiday Season Makes a Difference
Ways Your Donation to ATD Can Make a Difference Alliance of Therapy Dogs (ATD) has been a charitable 501c3 organization [...]
Training A Rescue Dog To Become A Therapy Dog
Training A Rescue Dog To Share Smiles And Joy Adopting a rescue pet is a rewarding experience but training a [...]
Members Helping New Members
Our Testers & Observers are Role Models for ATD
Would you like to help others experience the fulfillment you feel when you take your dog on a pet therapy visit? Take the concept of “Sharing Smiles and Joy” to new heights by becoming an ATD Tester/Observer.