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[quote=Anonymous]My kids have other challenges than ADHD but having dogs has been really beneficial. We got a big Lab from a rescue group. Nice calm dog but one that needs two vigorous walks a day. Good exercise for kid and dog. About a year later we inherited a 10 lb toy poodle. Belonged to my grandmother who died. She likes but doesn't 'need' the walks. She's also the perfect lap dog. We don't let the Lab on the furniture or in our beds. I think the dogs are actually a good social tool. We've met a lot more people in the neighborhood. They're an instant conversation starter. But, you need a dog that is friendly and good with other dogs. Another benefit is that our youngest used to be awkward around animals. Spending so much time around the dogs has really increased his knowledge and comfort level with dogs, big and small. All the kids, though, had to learn when to leave the dogs alone. If your DS can't learn the cues, I wouldn't get a dog. HTH.[/quote]
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