| First, do you really need an autism service dog? | | | | you must pay attention to the following questions. |
| Special trained dogs can help people with disability to | | | | Second, what is the right Service Dog breed for |
| become more independent, including people with | | | | autistic people? |
| autism. For adults and teens, an service dog is much | | | | These dog breeds are recommended for people on |
| more practical, because they are capable of handling | | | | the autism spectrum, Newfoundland, bloodhound, |
| the dog by themselves. At the same time, it doesn't | | | | border collie, Yellow Labs, golden retriever or other |
| mean that autistic children cannot have service dogs, | | | | highly intelligent breed. Many large dogs are great with |
| on the contrary, they could benefit kids with autism in a | | | | kid, gentle and peaceful. Try to avoid small dogs. I |
| lot of ways. For example, if the child doesn't come or | | | | cannot say which breed is the best for children with |
| respond when called, the dog can help you find him/her | | | | autism, after all every autistic person is different. You |
| quickly, especially in school or other public places. Also, | | | | may need to hire an animal behavioral consultant to |
| the dog could help the child become more social with | | | | pick up a dog with you and your child. You can choose |
| their peers. These are the bright side of an autism | | | | several most gentle dogs and bring them outside to |
| service dog, but, you have to look at the dark side also | | | | meet your child to see which one can socialize with |
| to make an final decision. The dark side is that the child | | | | her/him best. |
| cannot take care of the dog, the parent have to look | | | | Third, how to pick up an autism service dog? |
| after the dog, too. And the fee of an autism service | | | | Proper training is the key in an autism service dog. |
| dog is very high. Besids, a dog has about the same | | | | Official service dogs are strictly trained on how to |
| intelligence as a three year old, would you trust a three | | | | behave with people. Also, the match of the personality |
| year old with the care of your child? Ok, all things | | | | of the dog and the child is very important. |
| considered, let's suppose that you still want a dog, then | | | | |