Hi, I am posting today looking for a very special person to grant a
wist for my son. He has autism and cannot speak. He bashes his head
against walls, floors and people when upset. He is a
wanderer/runner and has on occassion darted into roads or ran from
our home. I am constantly on alert and have gates now installed on
windows and doors with locks attached to them. We struggle to go
places as he will drop to his knees and lay down, kicking and
screaming. People look at me like I am a bad parent and he is a bad
kid. We cannot go out to eat. I considered a service dog for him
but the cost and fundraising time put it on hold. This is something
he needs sooner, rather than later. After his neurologist
recommended a dog for him I got to work. He is calmed by large
animals, and a large dog could provide safety and security for him.
I purchased a Newfoundland puppy from a breeder with the intent I
would train her. We have met with one trainer who informed me she
is the perfect dog, has a great temprament, and has what it takes.
The problem is, with 4 children (one extreme special needs), a
house to clean, cooking to do, etc. I have gotten in over my head
and do not believe I can train this dog. She will change my sons
life, all our lives. I want her trained in search and rescue, deep
pressure therapy, boundries, behavior interuption and
tethering/ancoring. On trial runs with her and my son she has
walked perfectly with him at the zoo and different stores (see
profile pic of them) and even allowed him to eat at McDonals for
the first time ever. She calms him and he is able to focus better
on what we are doing instead of trying to break away and run. But
at this point her special training is just a dream, and honestly we
have spent all our extra money on her and cannot afford to have her
trained. I would cut off my hand to help my son, but I have no
experience training dogs. $3000 would allow me to have her be
trained properly and change our world. Thank you.
