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Dogman

You can probably see where my name and avatar come from. I've kept dogs ever since I got married and we are now on our 3rd. In general, I prefer dogs to people. Most are affectionate, a small number ignore me and an even smaller number show aggression. Nearly all dogs show their intentions and are much easier to "read" than people.

My dog will approach me and other family members for affection even when we've had a bad day.

A dog that I've never met before that is very affectionate can really cheer me up when I'm low and I see several local dogs while out walking mine.

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  • Your first post posted okay, but it does seem to take a while with mine too so I am never sure if they posted unless I go back and check later.

    i have a 6 month old pug puppy. He is a huge amount of work but what he gives back is so worth the effort. Dogs are pack animals and bond so strongly with their owners, but that means they are really tuned in to body language and our moods too. And they are loyal. Pugs are like Velcro: they stick to you like glue and just want to be wherever you are.

    my little pug is very cute too. He is like a people magnet as everyone comes up and makes a fuss over him on walks. I am finding this is good for me, as it forces me to interact with other people rather than withdraw into myself. And so far, I have found other dog owners to be nice and friendly. Plus the interaction with them is very short so not so threatening.

    maybe you could adopt an older dog from a rescue rather than a puppy? Then they would already be house trained, etc? I used to volunteer with an animal shelter that took a lot of dogs rescued from horrible puppy farms in Wales. The dogs were so desperate and grateful when they were adopted.

    i would thoroughly recommend getting a dog for any Aspie who is able to.

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  • Your first post posted okay, but it does seem to take a while with mine too so I am never sure if they posted unless I go back and check later.

    i have a 6 month old pug puppy. He is a huge amount of work but what he gives back is so worth the effort. Dogs are pack animals and bond so strongly with their owners, but that means they are really tuned in to body language and our moods too. And they are loyal. Pugs are like Velcro: they stick to you like glue and just want to be wherever you are.

    my little pug is very cute too. He is like a people magnet as everyone comes up and makes a fuss over him on walks. I am finding this is good for me, as it forces me to interact with other people rather than withdraw into myself. And so far, I have found other dog owners to be nice and friendly. Plus the interaction with them is very short so not so threatening.

    maybe you could adopt an older dog from a rescue rather than a puppy? Then they would already be house trained, etc? I used to volunteer with an animal shelter that took a lot of dogs rescued from horrible puppy farms in Wales. The dogs were so desperate and grateful when they were adopted.

    i would thoroughly recommend getting a dog for any Aspie who is able to.

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