The Impact Service Dogs Have for Muscular Dystrophy Patients
How can a service dog help a muscular dystrophy patient?
A service dog can help a patient with MD maintain independence, keep them safe when out in public, and even reduce the stress for the patient’s family and caregivers. A service dog with the right training will be able to provide assistance with things like getting in and out of wheelchairs, dogs can provide help around the house by retrieving items and can even reduce the number of falls that some muscular dystrophy patients have by helping with balance.