Hi we have been researching breeds and considering a dog or puppy for a few years now but work was an issue. I'm no longer working so I'm around all day. We have 3 children 10, 7 & 18 months they all love dogs and are used to being around my parents two dogs. The 10year old has high functioning autism and anxiety and we feel a dog could be beneficial to him in particular as he has a huge love of animals.
I grew up with dogs but this would be our first dog of our own so I'm anxious to get it right with training and everything. We can't rescue due to young toddler so we are probably looking at a puppy which obviously means toilet training, dealing with chewing and probably crate training. My OH is very house proud which I know could cause issues with toilet accidents, paw prints and hairs potentially destructive behaviour etc etc.
We are likely to get a poodle cross probably a golden retriever cross or Labrador cross due to them often being used as therapy pets and generally having a good reputation as family friendly dogs. I'm researching breeders and health testing etc
How much of a nightmare is it going to be training a puppy with a toddler around? Tell me honestly do people manage or am I being stupid considering it? I know there is a huge amount of work involved and there are a lot of negatives.... are there positives too? I've being going round in circles on this for a long time lol. Thanks in advance
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Jaz32 · 22/04/2019 14:39
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