‘Mancub’s first interactions weren’t with humans but with Fern. He had a sparkle in his eye we hadn’t seen before.
‘He is a true animal lover and prefers animals to people. He is now an excellent communicator with non-stop chattering.’
Fern was homed as a puppy in 2017 when Leon was a baby and they’ve grown up together.They love playing hide and seek and wearing matching outfits.
‘Amongst other things, she helps Mancub calm down when he has a meltdown often providing deep pressure stimulation, she guards the stairs to stop him hurting himself, she gets between him and the floor when he is trying to bang his head, and generally gives him comfort when needed.Use a Window Squegee to Clean Up Fur From Carpet. Do you get a ton of dog hair lodged deep into your carpet? Use a window squegee to pick up fur in your carpet & on your furniture. Scrape it along the carpet & just watch as that hair comes up.
‘She has numerous routines and tasks that make our family life so much easier and she loves helping out. We couldn’t imagine not having her assistance now.
‘Mancub and Fern is a partnership that will keep getting stronger and stronger, in all honesty she is at her happiest when she’s with her boy. She just loves to help.‘Fern has completely transformed Mancub’s life.’ Hayley and husband Karsten want to help other autistic children and are fundraising for to provide assistance dog for other families.
A Facebook page they’ve created in tribute to Fern has more than 4,000 followers.
Hayley added: ‘Knowing what a huge difference Fern has made to our lives and especially Mancub’s, my dream was to help another family with an autistic child, who cannot afford to do this themselves, in the way that Fern has helped us.
‘Therefore since the start of lockdown Mancub and I have been making embroidered items to fundraise for the first T.A.P. Assistance Dog – a fully trained working cocker spaniel.Plan for When You’re Not There. Make sure your pets are provided for during those long hours when you’re away. Dr. Becker suggests technological options. “DOGTV has stimulation and relaxation channels, and there are apps that control contraptions that talk to your pet, or dispense treats. Pheromone sprays can also reduce anxiety, creating that kumbaya atmosphere.” And, of course, daycare and dog walkers are a great way to enrich your pet’s day. “Know someone who wants exercise? Maybe they’ll walk your dog.”
‘We are now very close to getting another autistic child their very own ‘Fern’ and my dream is coming true.’
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