Beyond the Benefits of Assistance Dogs: Exploring Challenges Experienced by First-Time Handlers

The purpose of this study was to explore first time handlers’ experiences when working with an assistance dog (AD). Interviewees included seven first time AD handlers and 14 other individuals close to these handlers, including family members, carers and AD instructors. Semi-structured inte...

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Main Authors: Jennifer Gravrok, Dan Bendrups, Tiffani Howell, Pauleen Bennett
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-04-01
Series:Animals
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/9/5/203