tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6202467949945153658.post5252309875446102888..comments2023-06-10T08:43:07.245-07:00Comments on One Dad's Opinion: Consummate ProfessionalUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6202467949945153658.post-48445133244410368992007-05-05T12:02:00.000-07:002007-05-05T12:02:00.000-07:00Terry - Yes, we have thought about it. But we hav...Terry - <BR/>Yes, we have thought about it. But we have decided not to do it for the following reasons:<BR/>First, we have some experience in raising dogs, and we have the yard to accommodate just about any (rational) dog there is, so our potential "hiring" pool is broader than most.<BR/>Which leads to the second reason - There are a limited number fo dogs available, and we feel those that are should go to a) the most needy child (my son is not as significantly affected by autism as many other children are) and b) the family with the most need (who may not have the tools to get their child a pet in any other way when considering training issues).<BR/><BR/>We also are concerned about a one-to-one attachment as opposed to a whole-family attachment, as we have two other sons. With our luck, we'd end up with a personal dog and cat for each child :)Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10831843534657098189noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6202467949945153658.post-45489616470399456712007-04-30T13:37:00.000-07:002007-04-30T13:37:00.000-07:00Steve, have you looked into getting an "autism ser...Steve, have you looked into getting an "autism service dog"? My wife and I are now looking into it for our 4 year old spectrum son. He loves animals, and a service dog supposedly will keep track of him, and be a constant companion which will help keep him calm. Let me know your thoughts...<BR/>Terry H.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6202467949945153658.post-82150048370388695212007-04-28T04:51:00.000-07:002007-04-28T04:51:00.000-07:00Very sweet. We also got a dog who is a little youn...Very sweet. We also got a dog who is a little young and rumbuctious (5 months old now), for Adam. Pure unconditional love.Estee Klar-Wolfondhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04075904929829751057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6202467949945153658.post-43128046578543342532007-04-26T14:46:00.000-07:002007-04-26T14:46:00.000-07:00Thanks autism mom!Thanks autism mom!Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10831843534657098189noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6202467949945153658.post-4166854376499384792007-04-26T14:37:00.000-07:002007-04-26T14:37:00.000-07:00What a cool dog. And your kids are gorgeous.What a cool dog. And your kids are gorgeous.Another Autism Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15068526422102642426noreply@blogger.com