Alliance of Therapy Dogs Blog
Therapy Dogs and Mental Health Benefits
Therapy Dogs and Mental Health Benefits Therapy dogs and mental health benefits go hand-in-hand. Therapy dogs have become increasingly popular in facilities such as college campuses, airports, hospitals, home visits, and more venues. There are [...]
Therapy Dogs In Nursing Homes
Therapy Dogs In Nursing Homes Therapy dogs in nursing homes can bring uplifting energy and help make a positive impact on the residents, the staff, and families. Therapy Dogs Can Provide Comfort A therapy dog’s [...]
Therapy Dogs at Hospitals
Therapy dogs at hospitals offer several health benefits. Being a hospital patient can feel isolating. While you are recovering, your physical and emotional health can take a toll. That’s why we have our therapy dogs [...]
5 Reasons for Therapy Dog Certification with ATD
Therapy dog certification can bring smiles and joy. Are you considering certification with Alliance of Therapy Dogs? Read on to learn 5 fantastic reasons you should get your dog certified with us! Soon your certified [...]
What Makes A Good Therapy Dog?
What Breeds Are Well Suited To Become Therapy Dogs? A certified therapy dog provides comfort to people other than their handlers or owners. They visit facilities such as hospitals, airports, funeral homes, schools, nursing homes, [...]
The Impact of Volunteering In Your Community
Make a connection with your community Life can get busy. Between work and errands, dog owners have a lot to juggle and may feel volunteering takes away from quality time with their dog. But what [...]