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Alliance of Therapy Dogs
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Добавлен 14 янв 2020
Alliance of Therapy Dogs is a national therapy dog organization that 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. 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.
Видео
ATD: Lapse in Visits- Retesting
Просмотров 1,3 тыс.Год назад
What is needed when a member does not log a visit in 3 or 6 months.
ATD: What's on Our Minds May 2023
Просмотров 1,6 тыс.Год назад
We will be covering topics that are on the Board of Directors' minds discussing items from the 2023 Member Handbook.
ATD Grievance and Ethics Committee (G&E) Webinar
Просмотров 436Год назад
Alliance of Therapy Dog Members, the ATD Grievance and Ethics committee and Board of Directors invites you to join us to explore more about the role of the committee and answer commonly asked questions.
National Train Your Dog Month- Relax on Mat
Просмотров 291Год назад
Helping your dog learn to relax on a mat can be helpful in a variety of therapy dog settings. What other situations can your mat be helpful in on a therapy dog visit?
National Train Your Dog Month- Chin Rest
Просмотров 329Год назад
January is National Train Your Dog Month! Today we are sharing another tip that can help your visits go well. A chin rest is a great way to control your dog’s head. Asking your dog for a chin rest while visiting can help prevent face to face contact with those you are visiting. Rule #37 states, “NO face-to-face: Do not allow your dog’s face near a human’s face. Facial kisses are not allowed.” #...
ATD webinar on our 2-foot rule
Просмотров 1,8 тыс.2 года назад
Recorded Webinar hosted by ATD board members on the ATD 2-foot rule. Discussing the rule itself and ways to be sure to follow it. Following the presentation questions on the 2-foot rule and other topics are addressed.
Recording of June 20, 2022 Interactive Rules Refresher with the ATD Board of Directors
Просмотров 2,4 тыс.2 года назад
Listen to the webinar lead by our ATD Board of Directors discussing tips, rules and reminders about safely visiting with your therapy dog. Unfortunately common rule infractions and incident reports are on the rise. We hope with more interactive education we can help members understand the importance of the rules and reading their dogs cues while volunteering.
Preparing Your Dog #4 Tricks and Tips
Просмотров 1,3 тыс.3 года назад
This video covers tricks and tips that can be used when visiting with your therapy dog.
Preparing Your Dog #3 Re-Socialization
Просмотров 4413 года назад
This video explains how to get your dog ready for therapy dog visits after the long COVID hiatus. Re-socializing your dog after months of not seeing people or being in new environments is key to making your dog comfortable for visiting.
Preparing your dogs for visits #2 Reading stress signals
Просмотров 9413 года назад
As you begin to visit again, be sure to watch for stress signals in your dog. After being isolated for so long, our dogs may need extra help acclimating to new environments, noises, and people. This video gives you guidance on what to watch for.
Prepare your dog to resume in-person visits- Part I: Desensitizing your dog to COVID-related stimuli
Просмотров 5483 года назад
As facilities re-open many certified therapy dogs will need to get acclimated to the new visiting normal including masks, sanitizers, gloves and other items that are part of the COVID protocols. This video explains how to prepare your dog to be comfortable with these as you begin to visit again.
Alliance of Therapy Dogs Coronavirus Update
Просмотров 1504 года назад
Alliance of Therapy Dogs Coronavirus Update
Alliance of Therapy Dogs - Sharing Smiles and Joy
Просмотров 2,3 тыс.4 года назад
Alliance of Therapy Dogs - Sharing Smiles and Joy