The article emphasizes that a guide dog is not an ordinary pet, but an assistant to a person with a visual impairment. Ieva Krivickaitė shares her experience of how her guide dog helps in everyday life, why it should not be petted or distracted during work, and what dangers arise when others do not understand this.
"Like drilling through bones": Irina has been suffering from extreme pain for 10 years, but her dog Aura helps (LRT.lt, 2025-09-06)
The article tells the story of Irina, who has been living with severe chronic pain for a decade, which is relieved by her dog Aura, a specially trained assistance dog. Aura not only helps with daily activities, but also recognizes changes in her owner’s condition and warns of impending pain attacks. This story reveals how an assistance dog can become an invaluable physical and emotional support for a person with a disability.