[blindkid] pet dog: what size to adopt?

[Jody ianuzzi]

I would also like to comment that the person at the rescue center probably knows nothing about blindness and is speaking out of assumptions. 



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> On Nov 21, 2016, at 3:22 PM, Babette Muldowney via blindkid <blindkid at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Hi Alison,
> 
> As a professional dog trainer, I have a lot of experience in this area.  I
> can tell you that it is not just the size but you want to consider the
> activity level, age, grooming needs etc. etc. that need to be taken into
> consideration as well.
> 
> There is a great book available on amazon that was written for moms whose
> children have finally convinced her to get them a dog. It is called Woman's
> Best Friend:Choosing and Training the Dog That is Right For You by Babette
> Haggerty.   This is the only book out there that will tell you the truth
> about different breeds. You can also easily rescue a purebred dog as well
> which is nice because then you know what you are getting temperament wise.
> 
> Dan Burke is correct, dogs do learn to get out of our way.
> 
> If you would like us to help you more gratis, please give us a call at our
> training center at 201-444-9893 or you can access our site at
> HaggertyDog.com
> 
> Best wishes,
> Babette Muldowney
> 
> 
> On Mon, Nov 21, 2016 at 2:48 PM, Alison Stephens via blindkid <
> blindkid at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
>> 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
>> 
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