just joined have been debating getting a dog again after a long spell of being dog less, Mum to 7 ,2 eldest both autistic, youngest has designer genes and just lights up whenever she sees a dog. have a hankering for a puli, or spanish water spaniel, or labradoodle/cockerpoo so probably bit fussy LOL first choice would be a puli if I can do it without remortgaging again
Paula demented minion of the hoard
Hi Paula,
Welcome at the Pet Owners Community!
I'm pleased you think to choose the puli. You see, when I was a child I was seriously ill. Medications were pricey but I didn' get better from them. I just lay in bed and wasn't interested in anything.
My grandfather's occupation was taking care of sheep and pigs. Two puli dogs were his help in the herding. My grandpa brought me one of his dogs, which I was very happy.
That puli dog was the right treatment for me, because he was brought back to my mood. Consequently, I recovered within a week. I loved that amiable dog, and I wept when he died.
As for the labradoodle, there is a young girl I know, she also has autism. And she got a half-trained lab as a therapy dog from her autism organization. Irene and the trainer completed the dog training together.
As far as I know, the dog is about half a year for them already. Irene's mom said that her daughter's behavior had improved due to the animal.
Wishing you all the best,
Al
