Generally speaking, animal-assisted therapy aims to reduce or, in some cases, assist people in coping with certain symptoms of variable circumstances. Depending on the patient's condition, the dog breed, and the therapy type, the primary function of therapy dogs differs considerably. It has been scientifically proven that the relationship between therapy dogs and their owners [...]
Have you ever interacted with a therapy dog? If not, you're in for a surprise! These dogs provide more than just companionship – they also offer a range of health benefits. From reducing anxiety to helping with physical rehabilitation, it's clear that therapy dogs are a valuable resource. Keep reading to learn more about the [...]
Alliance of Therapy Dogs chooses Canidae as their pet food sponsor for their commitment to bringing goodness to pets, people, and our planet. Canidae is committed to providing our pets with quality nutrition, fostering the human-pet connection through their support of non-profits like Alliance of Therapy Dogs, and leading the way in sustainability through their [...]
This post was written by Canidae, the official pet food sponsor of The Alliance of Therapy Dogs. As part of their mission to spread goodness to pets and people, Canidae has donated $20,000 to shine a light on the proven benefits of animal-human connection and support the good work that ATD has already been doing [...]
"Dogs can witness and experience the unimaginable and still give back to the human race. Dogs have unconditional love, and they're survivors, and they share." Gayle Ellias adopted her Malamute, Ichabod, after he was rescued from a dog meat trade slaughterhouse. Ichabod went on to be certified as a therapy dog through ATD and provides [...]
As part of their mission to bring goodness to pets and people, Canidae has formed a partnership with the Alliance of Therapy Dogs to help certify therapy dog teams and share the healing nature of the human/pet connection. Canidae has pledged $20,000 to the Alliance of Therapy Dogs (ATD) in hopes of shining a light [...]
Deciding to get a dog to care for is one of life’s major decisions. It would help if you were prepared for the responsibilities of owning a pet dog; it’s similar to having a child. Finding the right dog for your family comes with several factors you need to consider aside from the breed. In [...]
Contrary to common belief, therapy dogs have a very different job from service dogs. Therapy dog services are beneficial not just for people teams visit in hospitals and nursing homes but also for students. While service dogs are dedicated to a specific owner, therapy dogs have a much broader role to play, helping people feel [...]
As a result of the pandemic, natural disasters, and social anxiety, the importance of having a friend to lean on has never been so important. However, many fail to realize that friendships don't always have to be between people. Thus, most students miss out on the benefits of having a therapy pet in their lives. [...]
Pet therapy sessions at the hospital are a great way to help patients feel happy. Handlers and their dogs make short visits to the rooms of patients to help relieve stress, depression, and anxiety. Pet therapy is known for lifting spirits and lowering blood pressure when patients interact with the dog. Patients and children who [...]
