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We Got A New Puppy, Need Help
A MyAutismTeam Member asked a question 💭

Idk if anyone can help me with this, or not. Here goes
We got a black lab puppy 2 weeks ago. My husband and I are dog lovers and Roman has always seemed to do well around dogs
The puppy is so sweet and great and learning things really well. I've already bonded with the puppy, but Roman seems very uninterested. Any time the puppy comes to him for attention, he cries and starts kicking at her. I'm always there so no one is getting hurt or anything, but I'm worried he won't bond with the dog.… read more

posted February 22, 2018
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A MyAutismTeam Member

This might not make any sense at all but do you think it might just be because puppies are a bit nuts by nature. Maybe he just finds her unpredictable right now?

posted February 22, 2018
A MyAutismTeam Member

Thank y'all!! I'm def going to call some service animal places and see if they can help me with this. I've tried getting him involved by feeding her treats and her food, but he's not interested whatsoever.

posted February 22, 2018
A MyAutismTeam Member

Is he feeling jealous? Will he give the dog treats? Maybe contact a service animal facility and ask for tips?

posted February 22, 2018
A MyAutismTeam Member

Does your child like to take walks? If yes let him know the puppy likes walks to and see if he might want to help walk the dog.

posted February 12, 2019
A MyAutismTeam Member

We are going through the same thing. 9 month old lab is a little nuts. My daughter is an 8 yr old non verbal with autism. She shys away from him but today bent down and kissed him on the nose! Hang in there!

posted October 12, 2018

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