[blindkid] pet dog: what size to adopt?

[Libby]

We have a goldendoodle and they come in three sizes.  I have to say his breed is so sweet, gentle, smart, kind, and clean.  I never allowed previous dogs on our couch and bed but he doesn't shedd.  The ideal bread for a companion and guide.  Ours is 80lb and still gets stepped on by my son who has some remaining sight.  Size should only matter in your personal taste.  


Sent via the Samsung GALAXY S®4, an AT&T 4G LTE smartphone

-------- Original message --------
From: Darcirae Hooks via blindkid <blindkid at nfbnet.org> 
Date: 11/21/2016  2:24 PM  (GMT-06:00) 
To: "Blind Kid Mailing List,	(for parents of blind children)" <blindkid at nfbnet.org> 
Cc: Darcirae Hooks <draehooks at yahoo.com> 
Subject: Re: [blindkid] pet dog: what size to adopt? 

I work with a rescue here in Ohio. That would not be a deciding factor. A dog of any size will quickly learn the kids. You can train the dog to lay on its bed or the couch so it's not on the floor to be tripped on. Your son could call for the dog to come so he knows where he is at. 

With that being said, my completely blind son has always had a dog. Currently we have 3 Great Danes and he is currently in the process of getting his own guide dog. He is 13 now! Dogs are a boy's best friend for a very good reason! 

Darci Hooks
616-901-5307

> On Nov 21, 2016, at 3:09 PM, Dan Burke via blindkid <blindkid at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> As a blind adult, I have to tell you that that statement from a rescue group is just discrimination.  That, however, is not the word that immediately leaped to my lips, and should not be printed here.
> 
> Dogs and cats of any size quickly learn to get out of the way or, as their current desire dictates, to get in the way just enough to get the attention they want.  There is no size of animal that is not appropriate on account of blindness.
> 
> Best,
> 
> Dan Burke
> Public Relations Specialist
> 
> Colorado Denter for the Blind 
> 2233 W. Shepperd Ave.
> Littleton, CO 80120
> 
> 303.778.1130, x213
> 
> www.cocenter.org
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: blindkid [mailto:blindkid-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Alison Stephens via blindkid
> Sent: Monday, November 21, 2016 12:49 PM
> To: blindkid at nfbnet.org
> Cc: Alison Stephens <amspencer at yahoo.com>
> Subject: [blindkid] pet dog: what size to adopt?
> 
> Our family is considering adopting a pet dog (not guide dog).  My 7 year old son is totally blind.  I also have two sighted tween boys.
> I would rather get a small-medium dog, but one rescue group says that a small dog could be injured if my son accidentally steps on or sits on the dog.
> Does anyone have insights into sizes of dogs?
> Thanks,Alison
> 
> _______________________________________________
> blindkid mailing list
> blindkid at nfbnet.org
> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindkid_nfbnet.org
> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindkid:
> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindkid_nfbnet.org/dburke%40cocenter.org
> _______________________________________________
> blindkid mailing list
> blindkid at nfbnet.org
> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindkid_nfbnet.org
> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindkid:
> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindkid_nfbnet.org/draehooks%40yahoo.com


_______________________________________________
blindkid mailing list
blindkid at nfbnet.org
http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindkid_nfbnet.org
To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindkid:
http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindkid_nfbnet.org/libbyhouston4%40gmail.com