Why did you want to bring therapy dogs into your facility? This training command is a service member's first stop after boot camp, so they are often missing home and working to adjust to this new lifestyle. With the high stress environment they are in, one of our goals is to provide our service members [...]
Volunteer In Retirement When you retire, the world seems full of possibilities. You can spend more time with family, travel the world, and even volunteer in retirement. Volunteering can be a way to help you connect with your community and help discover your life’s purpose - which yes, you can still do at an older [...]
How To Advocate For Your Dog As therapy dog handlers, our canine team members play an essential role in sharing smiles and joy. Though amongst the comfort and support therapy dogs provide, it’s important to focus on their safety as well. Follow our strategies to advocate for your dog to help create a safe and [...]
It is never easy to deliver bad news. As ATD Members, it’s complicated by the fact that we are all volunteers, and we, at the heart of it all, just want to do nice things for people. But sometimes we encounter a team, or a potential team, who is not the best fit for Alliance [...]
Alliance of Therapy Dogs is an international registry of certified therapy dog teams. Obtaining therapy dog certification involves passing our therapy dog certification process and following our rules and regulations at therapy dog visits. When there has been a lapse in visits, ATD members will need to complete a retest in order to maintain insurance [...]
Become A Junior Handler: Student Volunteer Work Are you looking to get involved in your community? Do you love dogs? If you answered yes, consider student volunteer work at Alliance of Therapy Dogs. Our Junior Handler program offers twelve to seventeen years old, and their dogs, a chance to strengthen their bond and help share [...]
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, and other locations with their handlers to brighten the day of those they visit. Read on to learn about what [...]
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 if you could carve out some time with your dog to get involved with your community? Volunteering with your pup [...]
Photo Credit: Denver International Airport Keep calm and travel on! Travel can be a wonderful experience full of moments that many of us expect and look forward to as we dream of our next adventure. The excitement of planning a vacation. The thrill of finding great deals on flights and accommodations. The satisfaction of packing [...]
Help spread holiday cheer. The holidays can be a magical time of year. The glistening snow, the dazzling lights, the scrumptious treats, and reconnecting with loved ones help make the holidays memorable. But this season can be tough for those who are experiencing loss and loneliness. That’s why volunteering is so important, especially during this [...]
