Guest guest Posted July 4, 2011 Report Share Posted July 4, 2011 It really depends on your child and family. We have a 13 yr old dog, 3 cats (20 yrs, 4 yrs, 2 yrs) and a guinea pig. My older dd and I find the animals quite soothing, although we never planned to have quite this many. My younger dd and my husband are highly sensitive to sudden loud noise, such as barking dogs, and are not fond of the dog. He is also not that well trained and will grab food if it is left unattended. Younger dd also does not like the cats in her room as they disturb her stuff and knock things over, although she likes them just fine elsewhere in the house. Animals can also help a child be motivated to overcome an obsession, such as when a beloved pet becomes contaminated, but the child is quite motivated to get back to patting and cuddling with it. (mom w/OCD, 11 yo dd w/OCD, 8 yo dd w/ Tourette's and/or OCD?) dog to calm? I am wondering if any of you have any thoughts on weather a dog can be helpful in calming the anxiety in OCD kids. Our 12 ds loves playing w/small dogs at friends houses and says it makes him feel better. I am not anti dog, I just feel over welmed w/kids, business and especially schooling issues related to OCD and do not need one more person/pet to take care of so we are hesitant to get one. The flip side is if it really was helpful, than my husband and I agree we should seriously consider it. So, I would love to hear other's experiences w/dogs/ocd kids and calming them. thanx .....................Larkellen Estate and Garage Sales Facebook Page www.estateandgaragesales.biz \ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 4, 2011 Report Share Posted July 4, 2011 It really depends on your child and family. We have a 13 yr old dog, 3 cats (20 yrs, 4 yrs, 2 yrs) and a guinea pig. My older dd and I find the animals quite soothing, although we never planned to have quite this many. My younger dd and my husband are highly sensitive to sudden loud noise, such as barking dogs, and are not fond of the dog. He is also not that well trained and will grab food if it is left unattended. Younger dd also does not like the cats in her room as they disturb her stuff and knock things over, although she likes them just fine elsewhere in the house. Animals can also help a child be motivated to overcome an obsession, such as when a beloved pet becomes contaminated, but the child is quite motivated to get back to patting and cuddling with it. (mom w/OCD, 11 yo dd w/OCD, 8 yo dd w/ Tourette's and/or OCD?) dog to calm? I am wondering if any of you have any thoughts on weather a dog can be helpful in calming the anxiety in OCD kids. Our 12 ds loves playing w/small dogs at friends houses and says it makes him feel better. I am not anti dog, I just feel over welmed w/kids, business and especially schooling issues related to OCD and do not need one more person/pet to take care of so we are hesitant to get one. The flip side is if it really was helpful, than my husband and I agree we should seriously consider it. So, I would love to hear other's experiences w/dogs/ocd kids and calming them. thanx .....................Larkellen Estate and Garage Sales Facebook Page www.estateandgaragesales.biz \ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 4, 2011 Report Share Posted July 4, 2011 i tried but it didnt work specially for those with ocd...i bought it took it home and i had to take it back again..i thought it was going to work but no...sorry..may be it works for ur one..good luck alida To: From: larkellenk@... Date: Mon, 4 Jul 2011 06:45:33 -0700 Subject: dog to calm? I am wondering if any of you have any thoughts on weather a dog can be helpful in calming the anxiety in OCD kids. Our 12 ds loves playing w/small dogs at friends houses and says it makes him feel better. I am not anti dog, I just feel over welmed w/kids, business and especially schooling issues related to OCD and do not need one more person/pet to take care of so we are hesitant to get one. The flip side is if it really was helpful, than my husband and I agree we should seriously consider it. So, I would love to hear other's experiences w/dogs/ocd kids and calming them. thanx .....................Larkellen Estate and Garage Sales Facebook Page www.estateandgaragesales.biz \ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 4, 2011 Report Share Posted July 4, 2011 i tried but it didnt work specially for those with ocd...i bought it took it home and i had to take it back again..i thought it was going to work but no...sorry..may be it works for ur one..good luck alida To: From: larkellenk@... Date: Mon, 4 Jul 2011 06:45:33 -0700 Subject: dog to calm? I am wondering if any of you have any thoughts on weather a dog can be helpful in calming the anxiety in OCD kids. Our 12 ds loves playing w/small dogs at friends houses and says it makes him feel better. I am not anti dog, I just feel over welmed w/kids, business and especially schooling issues related to OCD and do not need one more person/pet to take care of so we are hesitant to get one. The flip side is if it really was helpful, than my husband and I agree we should seriously consider it. So, I would love to hear other's experiences w/dogs/ocd kids and calming them. thanx .....................Larkellen Estate and Garage Sales Facebook Page www.estateandgaragesales.biz \ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 4, 2011 Report Share Posted July 4, 2011 We got a dog about 4yrs ago and she loves the kids. I often see her with her head in Matt's lap. He loves her and yes, he pets her a lot. Not sure how she affetcs his anxiety, but she is a distraction and she helps us to teach the kids to care for others outside themselves (anxious people tend to be self-centered). Matt also has a guinea pig and she sits on his lap to be petted too though he gets more affection from the dog. A dog is a lot of work, but it is rewarding. I think the ideal dog to get would be 2 yrs old (house trained and calmer than a puppy) and small to medium in size. Perhaps you can dogsit for a few days before getting a dog so that you can weigh the impact. Bonnie > > > I am wondering if any of you have any thoughts on weather a dog can be helpful in calming the anxiety in OCD kids. Our 12 ds loves playing w/small dogs at friends houses and says it makes him feel better. I am not anti dog, I just feel over welmed w/kids, business and especially schooling issues related to OCD and do not need one more person/pet to take care of so we are hesitant to get one. The flip side is if it really was helpful, than my husband and I agree we should seriously consider it. So, I would love to hear other's experiences w/dogs/ocd kids and calming them. thanx .....................Larkellen > > > > > Estate and Garage Sales Facebook Page > > www.estateandgaragesales.biz > > > > \ > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 4, 2011 Report Share Posted July 4, 2011 and Alida, thanks for the food for thought. Paxton does not have contamination issues,or issues about his stuff, it is more anxiety about school and life in general. So that is what I need to figure out, is it helpful to him in a short term when he is w/other dogs or is it helpful enough that a full time companion would be good. still considering........................................ Estate and Garage Sales Facebook Page www.estateandgaragesales.biz Subject: RE: dog to calm? To: " group " < > Date: Monday, July 4, 2011, 10:45 AM i tried but it didnt work specially for those with ocd...i bought it took it home and i had to take it back again..i thought it was going to work but no...sorry..may be it works for ur one..good luck alida To: From: larkellenk@... Date: Mon, 4 Jul 2011 06:45:33 -0700 Subject: dog to calm? I am wondering if any of you have any thoughts on weather a dog can be helpful in calming the anxiety in OCD kids. Our 12 ds loves playing w/small dogs at friends houses and says it makes him feel better. I am not anti dog, I just feel over welmed w/kids, business and especially schooling issues related to OCD and do not need one more person/pet to take care of so we are hesitant to get one. The flip side is if it really was helpful, than my husband and I agree we should seriously consider it. So, I would love to hear other's experiences w/dogs/ocd kids and calming them. thanx .....................Larkellen Estate and Garage Sales Facebook Page www.estateandgaragesales.biz \ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 4, 2011 Report Share Posted July 4, 2011 and Alida, thanks for the food for thought. Paxton does not have contamination issues,or issues about his stuff, it is more anxiety about school and life in general. So that is what I need to figure out, is it helpful to him in a short term when he is w/other dogs or is it helpful enough that a full time companion would be good. still considering........................................ Estate and Garage Sales Facebook Page www.estateandgaragesales.biz Subject: RE: dog to calm? To: " group " < > Date: Monday, July 4, 2011, 10:45 AM i tried but it didnt work specially for those with ocd...i bought it took it home and i had to take it back again..i thought it was going to work but no...sorry..may be it works for ur one..good luck alida To: From: larkellenk@... Date: Mon, 4 Jul 2011 06:45:33 -0700 Subject: dog to calm? I am wondering if any of you have any thoughts on weather a dog can be helpful in calming the anxiety in OCD kids. Our 12 ds loves playing w/small dogs at friends houses and says it makes him feel better. I am not anti dog, I just feel over welmed w/kids, business and especially schooling issues related to OCD and do not need one more person/pet to take care of so we are hesitant to get one. The flip side is if it really was helpful, than my husband and I agree we should seriously consider it. So, I would love to hear other's experiences w/dogs/ocd kids and calming them. thanx .....................Larkellen Estate and Garage Sales Facebook Page www.estateandgaragesales.biz \ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 4, 2011 Report Share Posted July 4, 2011 then that will be good, try, To: From: larkellenk@... Date: Mon, 4 Jul 2011 09:25:37 -0700 Subject: RE: dog to calm? and Alida, thanks for the food for thought. Paxton does not have contamination issues,or issues about his stuff, it is more anxiety about school and life in general. So that is what I need to figure out, is it helpful to him in a short term when he is w/other dogs or is it helpful enough that a full time companion would be good. still considering........................................ Estate and Garage Sales Facebook Page www.estateandgaragesales.biz Subject: RE: dog to calm? To: " group " < > Date: Monday, July 4, 2011, 10:45 AM i tried but it didnt work specially for those with ocd...i bought it took it home and i had to take it back again..i thought it was going to work but no...sorry..may be it works for ur one..good luck alida To: From: larkellenk@... Date: Mon, 4 Jul 2011 06:45:33 -0700 Subject: dog to calm? I am wondering if any of you have any thoughts on weather a dog can be helpful in calming the anxiety in OCD kids. Our 12 ds loves playing w/small dogs at friends houses and says it makes him feel better. I am not anti dog, I just feel over welmed w/kids, business and especially schooling issues related to OCD and do not need one more person/pet to take care of so we are hesitant to get one. The flip side is if it really was helpful, than my husband and I agree we should seriously consider it. So, I would love to hear other's experiences w/dogs/ocd kids and calming them. thanx .....................Larkellen Estate and Garage Sales Facebook Page www.estateandgaragesales.biz \ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 4, 2011 Report Share Posted July 4, 2011 then that will be good, try, To: From: larkellenk@... Date: Mon, 4 Jul 2011 09:25:37 -0700 Subject: RE: dog to calm? and Alida, thanks for the food for thought. Paxton does not have contamination issues,or issues about his stuff, it is more anxiety about school and life in general. So that is what I need to figure out, is it helpful to him in a short term when he is w/other dogs or is it helpful enough that a full time companion would be good. still considering........................................ Estate and Garage Sales Facebook Page www.estateandgaragesales.biz Subject: RE: dog to calm? To: " group " < > Date: Monday, July 4, 2011, 10:45 AM i tried but it didnt work specially for those with ocd...i bought it took it home and i had to take it back again..i thought it was going to work but no...sorry..may be it works for ur one..good luck alida To: From: larkellenk@... Date: Mon, 4 Jul 2011 06:45:33 -0700 Subject: dog to calm? I am wondering if any of you have any thoughts on weather a dog can be helpful in calming the anxiety in OCD kids. Our 12 ds loves playing w/small dogs at friends houses and says it makes him feel better. I am not anti dog, I just feel over welmed w/kids, business and especially schooling issues related to OCD and do not need one more person/pet to take care of so we are hesitant to get one. The flip side is if it really was helpful, than my husband and I agree we should seriously consider it. So, I would love to hear other's experiences w/dogs/ocd kids and calming them. thanx .....................Larkellen Estate and Garage Sales Facebook Page www.estateandgaragesales.biz \ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 4, 2011 Report Share Posted July 4, 2011 the dog sitting idea is a good one. My daughter has a cat that she takes total responsibility for and when she is out of town Paxton fills in and does well but the cat is not into playing or sitting in a lap being petted for a long time, just not the same as a dog I know dogs are a lot of work which is why we are hesitating, feel like our plate is full but part of the reason it is full is because Paxton takes so much time/energy. He says he would walk it etc and we would be pretty firm that he does but still, it just seems like more of an investment in time than our daughter;s cat has been...............................Larkellen Estate and Garage Sales Facebook Page www.estateandgaragesales.biz Subject: Re: dog to calm? To: Date: Monday, July 4, 2011, 11:25 AM We got a dog about 4yrs ago and she loves the kids. I often see her with her head in Matt's lap. He loves her and yes, he pets her a lot. Not sure how she affetcs his anxiety, but she is a distraction and she helps us to teach the kids to care for others outside themselves (anxious people tend to be self-centered). Matt also has a guinea pig and she sits on his lap to be petted too though he gets more affection from the dog. A dog is a lot of work, but it is rewarding. I think the ideal dog to get would be 2 yrs old (house trained and calmer than a puppy) and small to medium in size. Perhaps you can dogsit for a few days before getting a dog so that you can weigh the impact. Bonnie > > > I am wondering if any of you have any thoughts on weather a dog can be helpful in calming the anxiety in OCD kids. Our 12 ds loves playing w/small dogs at friends houses and says it makes him feel better. I am not anti dog, I just feel over welmed w/kids, business and especially schooling issues related to OCD and do not need one more person/pet to take care of so we are hesitant to get one. The flip side is if it really was helpful, than my husband and I agree we should seriously consider it. So, I would love to hear other's experiences w/dogs/ocd kids and calming them. thanx .....................Larkellen > > > > > Estate and Garage Sales Facebook Page > > www.estateandgaragesales.biz > > > > \ > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 4, 2011 Report Share Posted July 4, 2011 the dog sitting idea is a good one. My daughter has a cat that she takes total responsibility for and when she is out of town Paxton fills in and does well but the cat is not into playing or sitting in a lap being petted for a long time, just not the same as a dog I know dogs are a lot of work which is why we are hesitating, feel like our plate is full but part of the reason it is full is because Paxton takes so much time/energy. He says he would walk it etc and we would be pretty firm that he does but still, it just seems like more of an investment in time than our daughter;s cat has been...............................Larkellen Estate and Garage Sales Facebook Page www.estateandgaragesales.biz Subject: Re: dog to calm? To: Date: Monday, July 4, 2011, 11:25 AM We got a dog about 4yrs ago and she loves the kids. I often see her with her head in Matt's lap. He loves her and yes, he pets her a lot. Not sure how she affetcs his anxiety, but she is a distraction and she helps us to teach the kids to care for others outside themselves (anxious people tend to be self-centered). Matt also has a guinea pig and she sits on his lap to be petted too though he gets more affection from the dog. A dog is a lot of work, but it is rewarding. I think the ideal dog to get would be 2 yrs old (house trained and calmer than a puppy) and small to medium in size. Perhaps you can dogsit for a few days before getting a dog so that you can weigh the impact. Bonnie > > > I am wondering if any of you have any thoughts on weather a dog can be helpful in calming the anxiety in OCD kids. Our 12 ds loves playing w/small dogs at friends houses and says it makes him feel better. I am not anti dog, I just feel over welmed w/kids, business and especially schooling issues related to OCD and do not need one more person/pet to take care of so we are hesitant to get one. The flip side is if it really was helpful, than my husband and I agree we should seriously consider it. So, I would love to hear other's experiences w/dogs/ocd kids and calming them. thanx .....................Larkellen > > > > > Estate and Garage Sales Facebook Page > > www.estateandgaragesales.biz > > > > \ > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 5, 2011 Report Share Posted July 5, 2011 We don't have a dog now, but we have had some in the past. It helped my daughter get out of herself to pay attention to the dog & his/her needs for a change, instead of focusing on herself. My daughter is so self focused that it was a big help to us. We have only had very relaxed kinds of dogs - big & lower energy. We may get another dog. Right now we have a cat (which is a problem for my OCD girl). She doesn't have problems with dogs. Hope it helps for you too. Dot > > > I am wondering if any of you have any thoughts on weather a dog can be helpful in calming the anxiety in OCD kids. Our 12 ds loves playing w/small dogs at friends houses and says it makes him feel better. I am not anti dog, I just feel over welmed w/kids, business and especially schooling issues related to OCD and do not need one more person/pet to take care of so we are hesitant to get one. The flip side is if it really was helpful, than my husband and I agree we should seriously consider it. So, I would love to hear other's experiences w/dogs/ocd kids and calming them. thanx .....................Larkellen > > > > > Estate and Garage Sales Facebook Page > > www.estateandgaragesales.biz > > > > \ > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 6, 2011 Report Share Posted July 6, 2011 Our son loves our dog. She's helped him through some of the worst times with his OCD. She would lie on the sofa with him when he was completely overwhelmed and lick his tears away. She would snuggle up to him like that for hours. He has a lot of contamination fears, but they've never applied to her. I suspect it depends on the kid and the dog. It sounds like your son would be a good candidate for the right dog, since he said it makes him feel better. BJ > > > I am wondering if any of you have any thoughts on weather a dog can be helpful in calming the anxiety in OCD kids. Our 12 ds loves playing w/small dogs at friends houses and says it makes him feel better. I am not anti dog, I just feel over welmed w/kids, business and especially schooling issues related to OCD and do not need one more person/pet to take care of so we are hesitant to get one. The flip side is if it really was helpful, than my husband and I agree we should seriously consider it. So, I would love to hear other's experiences w/dogs/ocd kids and calming them. thanx .....................Larkellen > > > > > Estate and Garage Sales Facebook Page > > www.estateandgaragesales.biz > > > > \ > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 6, 2011 Report Share Posted July 6, 2011 One word of caution....When my sons OCD is ramped up the dogs become " germy " and irratating. When my son is doing well with his OCD he loves the dogs and they are great company for him. If you want to get a family pet...that is wonderful. If you are ONLY getting a pet to help with OCD...that may or may not work out and you then have a responsibility to that pet and the feelings of family members to consider. Just make sure it is for the right reason. > > > I am wondering if any of you have any thoughts on weather a dog can be helpful in calming the anxiety in OCD kids. Our 12 ds loves playing w/small dogs at friends houses and says it makes him feel better. I am not anti dog, I just feel over welmed w/kids, business and especially schooling issues related to OCD and do not need one more person/pet to take care of so we are hesitant to get one. The flip side is if it really was helpful, than my husband and I agree we should seriously consider it. So, I would love to hear other's experiences w/dogs/ocd kids and calming them. thanx .....................Larkellen > > > > > Estate and Garage Sales Facebook Page > > www.estateandgaragesales.biz > > > > \ > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 7, 2011 Report Share Posted July 7, 2011 There are actually specially trained -Psychiatric Service Dogs for folks with anxiety/OCD - they interupt rituals and sense levels of increased anxiety..... I'm looking into it for my son...I'll keep you posted > > > > > > I am wondering if any of you have any thoughts on weather a dog can be helpful in calming the anxiety in OCD kids. Our 12 ds loves playing w/small dogs at friends houses and says it makes him feel better. I am not anti dog, I just feel over welmed w/kids, business and especially schooling issues related to OCD and do not need one more person/pet to take care of so we are hesitant to get one. The flip side is if it really was helpful, than my husband and I agree we should seriously consider it. So, I would love to hear other's experiences w/dogs/ocd kids and calming them. thanx .....................Larkellen > > > > > > > > > > Estate and Garage Sales Facebook Page > > > > www.estateandgaragesales.biz > > > > > > > > \ > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 7, 2011 Report Share Posted July 7, 2011 oohh, very interested to hear about it.......................................... Estate and Garage Sales Facebook Page www.estateandgaragesales.biz Subject: Re: dog to calm? To: Date: Thursday, July 7, 2011, 11:24 AM There are actually specially trained -Psychiatric Service Dogs for folks with anxiety/OCD - they interupt rituals and sense levels of increased anxiety..... I'm looking into it for my son...I'll keep you posted > > > > > > I am wondering if any of you have any thoughts on weather a dog can be helpful in calming the anxiety in OCD kids. Our 12 ds loves playing w/small dogs at friends houses and says it makes him feel better. I am not anti dog, I just feel over welmed w/kids, business and especially schooling issues related to OCD and do not need one more person/pet to take care of so we are hesitant to get one. The flip side is if it really was helpful, than my husband and I agree we should seriously consider it. So, I would love to hear other's experiences w/dogs/ocd kids and calming them. thanx .....................Larkellen > > > > > > > > > > Estate and Garage Sales Facebook Page > > > > www.estateandgaragesales.biz > > > > > > > > \ > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 7, 2011 Report Share Posted July 7, 2011 Our dog helped my son(14) during his erp. He had contamination ocd, and while waiting it out, one of the first things he was able to touch was the dog. And she would sit with us, during the erp. So she has been a big help to us, but she was already in the household before the ocd. She is 3, and not high maintenance. Dogs are alot of work, especially puppies. Pups need constant care and attention. Also, research the breed of dog you would like. I teach a puppy class, and many times see people get breeds that don't match their livestyle. > > > I am wondering if any of you have any thoughts on weather a dog can be helpful in calming the anxiety in OCD kids. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 12, 2011 Report Share Posted July 12, 2011 We have a pekingnese, Molly who will turn 2 tomorrow. She has been the best thing for my 12 year old son and has helped my son overcome some of the loneliness that he feels from being an only child. She is great therapy when he feels down or anxious and for me also. She is a very easy dog to take care of. She is much easier than my son. We crate trained her from the day we took her home and I think that has helped a lot. She hardly ever barks and is so friendly. My mother wouldn't let us get a dog when I was a kid (now she has 2 pekes and a pug). Now that I have Molly, I can't imagine ever being without a dog. I vote yes!!! Attached is a picture of Molly and her sister (one of my mom's dogs). Re: dog to calm? To: Date: Thursday, July 7, 2011, 3:02 PM Our dog helped my son(14) during his erp. He had contamination ocd, and while waiting it out, one of the first things he was able to touch was the dog. And she would sit with us, during the erp. So she has been a big help to us, but she was already in the household before the ocd. She is 3, and not high maintenance. Dogs are alot of work, especially puppies. Pups need constant care and attention. Also, research the breed of dog you would like. I teach a puppy class, and many times see people get breeds that don't match their livestyle. > > > I am wondering if any of you have any thoughts on weather a dog can be helpful in calming the anxiety in OCD kids. ------------------------------------ Our list archives feature may be accessed at: http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group// by scrolling down to the archives calendar . Our links may be accessed at http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group//links . Our files may be accessed at http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group//files . Our list advisors are Gail B. , Ed.D.(http://www.ocdawareness.com ), Tamar Chansky, Ph.D.( http://www.worrywisekids.org ), and Dan Geller, M.D. ( http://www.massgeneral.org/doctors/doctor.aspx?ID=18068 ). You may ask a question of any of these mental health professionals by inserting the words " Ask Dr.(insert name) " in the subject line of a post to the list. Our list moderators are Castle, BJ, Barb Nesrallah, and Stormy. You may contact the moderators at -owner . OCDKidsLoop membership may be accessed at http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/ocdkidsloop/ . Our group and related groups are listed at http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/ocdsupportgroups/links . IOCDF treatment providers list may be viewed at http://www.ocfoundation.info/treatment-providers-list.php . NLM-NIH Drug Information Portal may be viewed at http://druginfo.nlm.nih.gov/drugportal/drugportal.jsp?APPLICATION_NAME=drugp ortal . IOCDF recommended reading list may be accessed at http://www.ocfoundation.org/Books.aspx . IOCDF glossary of terms may be accessed at http://www.ocfoundation.org/glossary.aspx . IOCDF membership link may be accessed at http://www.ocfoundation.net/membership/ . Drugs.com pill identification wizard may be accessed at http://www.drugs.com/imprints.php . Mayo Clinic Drug and Herb Index may be accessed at http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/drug-information/DrugHerbIndex .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 13, 2011 Report Share Posted July 13, 2011 thanks for the input. I think we have decided on a Mal Shi or Shih Tzu or something similar as that seems to be what he is drawn too. He thinks if he has the dog's crate in his room and him there he might be able to sleep in his room which he has not done for 2 years. He sleeps in the basement where there are no windows to scare him or in our room if he really is having a bad night. we will see.............................. Estate and Garage Sales Facebook Page www.estateandgaragesales.biz Subject: Re: dog to calm? To: Date: Thursday, July 7, 2011, 3:02 PM Our dog helped my son(14) during his erp. He had contamination ocd, and while waiting it out, one of the first things he was able to touch was the dog. And she would sit with us, during the erp. So she has been a big help to us, but she was already in the household before the ocd. She is 3, and not high maintenance. Dogs are alot of work, especially puppies. Pups need constant care and attention. Also, research the breed of dog you would like. I teach a puppy class, and many times see people get breeds that don't match their livestyle. > > > I am wondering if any of you have any thoughts on weather a dog can be helpful in calming the anxiety in OCD kids. ------------------------------------ Our list archives feature may be accessed at: http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group// by scrolling down to the archives calendar . Our links may be accessed at http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group//links . Our files may be accessed at http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group//files . Our list advisors are Gail B. , Ed.D.(http://www.ocdawareness.com ), Tamar Chansky, Ph.D.( http://www.worrywisekids.org ), and Dan Geller, M.D. ( http://www.massgeneral.org/doctors/doctor.aspx?ID=18068 ). You may ask a question of any of these mental health professionals by inserting the words " Ask Dr.(insert name) " in the subject line of a post to the list. Our list moderators are Castle, BJ, Barb Nesrallah, and Stormy. You may contact the moderators at -owner . OCDKidsLoop membership may be accessed at http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/ocdkidsloop/ . Our group and related groups are listed at http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/ocdsupportgroups/links . IOCDF treatment providers list may be viewed at http://www.ocfoundation.info/treatment-providers-list.php . NLM-NIH Drug Information Portal may be viewed at http://druginfo.nlm.nih.gov/drugportal/drugportal.jsp?APPLICATION_NAME=drugp ortal . IOCDF recommended reading list may be accessed at http://www.ocfoundation.org/Books.aspx . IOCDF glossary of terms may be accessed at http://www.ocfoundation.org/glossary.aspx . IOCDF membership link may be accessed at http://www.ocfoundation.net/membership/ . Drugs.com pill identification wizard may be accessed at http://www.drugs.com/imprints.php . Mayo Clinic Drug and Herb Index may be accessed at http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/drug-information/DrugHerbIndex .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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