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Hi all, Some time ago I posted a topic about finding a right dog for a young child with autism and intellectual delay. Now I want to share what we ended up with, and maybe one day a person with a similar question will read this. It was difficult to find a dog that would be safe for a child who is a slow learner. So three months ago we adopted an adult ragdoll cat. My child understood everything pretty quickly and now they are best buddies. Cat is very good, calm and friendly. I think a small dog would work too because it makes an impression of a creature that is easy to hurt and doesn't make a desire of a rough play.

Thanks. Some people think I am a stupid troll. What I am writing about, is a modelling. Playing virtual situations in their worst cases. It doesn’t mean that I will take more dogs, ok?

It was not from pound, it was from gumtree and we agreed for trials, we agreed that I may return the dog in few hours. So I think no dog was hurt. It’s like to leave a dog to a pet sitter.

Thanks. I am not trying other dogs, it was just a hypothetical question. I tried only 2 in total, and I was given a false information about the first one, so not my fault here.

Don’t be so angry, I am not doing anything with those poor dogs, just asking.

Thanks. Just want to clarify my question. I assume that dog will be friendly 99% of time, otherwise I will give it back. Muzzle will be used just for preventing accidental biting.

May I ask another one stupid question? Is it possible to put a muzzle on a dog when the child is around?

Does anyone know, can a cat be tested for bacteria called ” Bartonella henselae”? I have had a severe reaction in the childhood and I am afraid my child may have it too.

Thanks everyone. I decided not to take a dog. Because yesterday we tried another dog, super calm and friendly. But at some moment the dog didn’t like how my child touches her, and became angry for a couple of seconds. So I don’t want more experiments.

No, really... what is better: to stay in the pound (with a chance of being executed) or to live with a family just being locked 3-4 hours per day in the beginning? Or if I take not directly from a pound but from a rescue group, then they will be able to save next dog from the pound.

But I think many full time workers have dogs that stay alone 8-9 hours per day, right? What I am offering to a dog is better... And it's better than a pound. I hope my child will learn how to behave nicely. It may take time, but once achieved, a dog will not be locked.

I am searching for a dog that is described as “suitable for full time worker, not overly needy and can entertain itself”. I’ve read through a lot of profiles and I understand that maybe just 1-5% of all offered dogs suit my needs. I am looking for an adult dog, not a puppy. We recently took a staffy on a trial and my child just loved it (except liking face). Unfortunately we returned it because it was too active and seeking attention, we couldn’t concentrate on work. I have experience with many other types of animals including cats. But I can’t take a cat because it’s easy to go to the backyard and then roam all around, there is a road near house.

My child will be 6 soon but has an intellectual delay and is a slow learner. It took nearly a year to teach not to squish guinea pigs... During the day I would like the dog to stay mainly inside. In the night it can be either. Not much activity, maybe walks 3 times per week and backyard for other days. And several short break plays per day. A crate that you suggest, is it like a big cage that is placed in the room with people? I don’t know much about the dog training, I am afraid I may do it wrong.

Hi, I am thinking of getting a dog and I don't have experience. I have a young child and I understand that I always should supervise their interaction. Sometimes I am not able to do it. I wonder is it ok if I lock a dog in a room about 6-7 square metres? The total time would be 3-4 hours per day. If yes, I should look for a certain temperament. What would you suggest? Approximate schedule: 1 hour in the morning and also between 3-6 pm. The dog will be allowed inside when child is at school, we work from home. When locked, I want the dog to stay quiet.

Hi, I wonder is it possible for a medium or large dog (particularly greyhound) to escape using stumps? Fence is 2 metres high. Link to photo: https://ibb.co/mku5co