Im not a child , but had one growing up and that dog was my best friend . Id spend hours with it in the garage when the rest of the family was yelling and fighting.

Why not ask the counselor which breed would be best. I think a Lab is very mellow . Most puppies are very hyperactive.

Don't get a german shorhaired pointer . They have adhd .
unless you want a good mirror as to what ADHD looks like . That can have a plus side .

They are very active and will play soccer and will retrieve a tennis ball for hours to the point of bugging you .

They are ON or off . Active but will lay down and be very quite in the house for the entire evening, If they get ample exeresize durring the day.
They have a way of tilting thier head in rapt attention. that just warms your heart . they can be very animated almost silly. leaping like a deer . and they are beautiful .to look at and watch.

at least mine was . They respond well to verbal comands .

they do tend to have separation angziety and will whine to get your attention which can at times get on ones nerves a bit .
they really dislike being tied up . They do better in a kennel off lead.

they have very short hair that is wash and wear. No brushing needed or styling. LOL! and they like to swim if you introduce them to water at a young age.

Mine would cool of in a pool all summer long . rarely needed a bath .

they are known for killing cats though and need to be watched if cats are around . If they are raised with cats this lessens this problem.


They need lots of consistant training are free spirited and rebelious.and quite smart . many are know to live 14 to 17 years if healthy.

I had a difficult time making eye contact with mine for many years.

she was not affectionate like say a lab . But would allow affection . never demanded it at all .

Not a licker or a barker. or biter . This could be good for an adhd child who does not like to be touched much but likes to do the touching.

Never got her to speack! . I tried my hardest to get her to do that command . All I got was a paw in the air and a whining moan . She did not bark till she was almost four. She was good at this small whistlee like whine .

I love them , I hope to get another one . I already have her name.

Rebby. short for for Rebellion.

Dogs do have adhd.
http://www.ehow.com/video_2268197_tr...nine-adhd.html

LOL
another possibiity is a rescue dog thats two years or older where you can see the temperment and they may already be trained . You can get rescue dogs according to what breed you want .

I think it's petfinders .com . you may have to be willing to travel some. to get what you want.

I've met some absoutely adorable golden retrievers . Very loving calm always right there at your beck and call and love to be petted. set right on your feet if they can . some will try to hug you.

I would stear clear of rotwielers . and smaller yappy dogs. like Jack russel terriers, They tend to be more parinoid and biters. they are cute though.

I like begals and fox hounds as well they tend to be howlers though,

I hope you don't mind my sharing .. Im a dog addict , I think dogs are great for consouling and soothing . a great help with de escalating if a bond between dog and child are made.

Patricia