hi
i am wondering if someone could reassure me that puppies and young children CAN work. we have just bought an eight week old choc lab named Ben. his role in our household is to be a therapy dog for our little boy, daniel, who is on the autistic spectrum.
daniel is only 2 1/2 yrs and has a little sister who has just turned one. Ben is actually quite good, sleeps in a large crate going through the night, eating and feeding well and playing/sleeping for the rest of the time. the problem i have is with nibbles. our youngest, in particular, is victim to this and I really want to "nip" it in the bed as quickly as possible before she develops a fear (she is used to dogs at childminders but not a boisterous pup). Can anyone recommend anything?
Also, how likely is it that Ben would still have worms? He is 8 weeks, been wormed every two weeks and due for another dose today. I am terrified the children could come into contact with them as the garden is in use now with the warm weather. I appreciate handwashing is the key but toddlers have their hands in their mouths all the time.
i know we will have our hands full with two tinies and a pup but I really could do with some reassurance from anyone who has managed with children.
Many thanks
Kirsty