The Puppy

So, if you’ve been a follower for a while, you know that my son has moderate autism. he was diagnosed at 3 years old and he is now almost 5! (I can’t believe I just said that! Haha) and for the most part, he is still non-verbal. He mimics shows that he likes, and tells me no, or gives me words of the food he wants, but that is about it for now. (He’s talking more and more all the time though and I’m so proud!)

Now my kids are both pretty unsure of dogs and that’s because they haven’t been around them much. I’ve wanted one since, well, forever but for different reasons I was never “allowed” to, even as an adult, but that’s a different story.While he hasn’t been around many, I know my son loves dogs, the first book he read was That’s Not My Puppy, he loves watching the show Dug Days, Bluey and Puppy Dog Pals.

He also gets the biggest smile on his face when a dog is near, he just gets a bit overwhelmed and nervous when they come up to him. (He does this with all animals but more so with dogs)

Well, a couple days ago, we got a puppy. Some people in town had an “oops” litter and gave us one, of my choosing, for free.

Please welcome Boone to the family!

He is a 6 week old border collie mix (with what? I have no idea!)

My son on the first day, after running and playing, looked at Boone and said “I really really love you” with the sweetest most happy and giggly little voice. I almost cried. (Again, because I almost cried when I was handed the puppy!)

Now, it’s only been two days, but Boone seems to have chosen his person, and it’s my son. He doesn’t want to leave my son’s room, and only wants to sleep next to his bed. I set him down anywhere else and he just bolts happily back down the hallway to his room.

I had the plan to train this new pup to be an aide for my son, to help him calm himself, to keep my son safe when we go places where he would run off.

A bond is already forming and I am so excited to see it grow!

Now, I have to get back to tending to my “zoo” but I plan on chatting with you again soon!

~A