Services Dog for Kellen

So lately Preston and I have been talking about getting Kellen a service dog. I have been reading a lot of articles about the benefits of animals and Autistic children, and think it might help him get through the days. We would get a puppy and then train it to be a service dog/ therapy dog. The photo above is a Labradoodle Puppy. Labrador Poodle mix. Highly trainable, people friendly, good with kids, easy grooming, and minimal pet dander, for those that might be allergic. We have talked about getting Kellen a dog for over a year now, because of how much problems he has at home. But the idea of having a registered services dog, is much more enticing. We would be able to take the dog every where! The mall, the grocery store, Hotels, Air Ports etc. These are places that are very stressful for Kellen. I took Kellen to the Animal Shelter today to see how he like being around a dog, that he was actually aloud to touch. It really wasn't a good indicator of how Kellen would act normally just because there was so much noise, and he go SOOO over whelmed. But he did seem to like the more mellow lab puppy. I think we might take him on Saturday to see some more puppies that live on a farm in Rigby, which are for sale. That will be a lot less overwhelming for him, and that will give us a better idea. We are still undecided weather we will do it or not, just trying to figure out if it will help Kellen. If any of you have and tips, pointer, or words of caution, feel free to comment