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do we get a dog??

mojo2784

we are parents of an autistic 6 year old boy and wondering weather to get a dog. our son is always very frustrated and snaps at the slightest command or question hes non verbal too and does alot of bashing his head :( for a few weeks we have been considering weather to get a puppy as we know my son does like dogs and we do think he would maybe benifit from a small cuddly companion.

however it would be nice to hear from some people who have experiences with this so we can really make an informed desicion before we take the leap of getting a pup . we also have a 2 year old and my son would need a hypoallergenic dog as hes allergic 

many thanks 

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  • Depends a lot on where you live, would he be safe taking the dog for walks ?

    Have you had dogs before , they need a lot of training and attention, you cant just leave them on their own for a day or they chew up the house.

    also an allergy friendly dog probably means a short haired terrier, these are very barky, be prepared for a riot every time the postman delivers or the doorbell rings, not ideal if he has sound hypersensitivity or migraines.

    If you like dogs and know you have got the time to walk it every day for the next 10 years it could be a useful way of ensuring you get a break every day, and it might help you keep fit and lose weight.

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  • Depends a lot on where you live, would he be safe taking the dog for walks ?

    Have you had dogs before , they need a lot of training and attention, you cant just leave them on their own for a day or they chew up the house.

    also an allergy friendly dog probably means a short haired terrier, these are very barky, be prepared for a riot every time the postman delivers or the doorbell rings, not ideal if he has sound hypersensitivity or migraines.

    If you like dogs and know you have got the time to walk it every day for the next 10 years it could be a useful way of ensuring you get a break every day, and it might help you keep fit and lose weight.

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