We may have to get rid of our dog due to my son being asthmatic and having allergies. For 4 year he had no issues with a dog in the house but this last winter was brutal for him. It's usually a cold he picks up at school that triggers his asthma flair ups, but I'm wondering if the dog is making it worse.
The issue is, what are the best options in the Tidewater area? My dog is a 3 1/2 year old black lab. She's house broken, doesn't chew on things, great with kids, etc. Nothing wrong with her and she doesn't deserve this at all. Well, nothing except she barks at squirrels. And cats. As well as people she thinks are too close to the house.
Not to mention that if getting rid of her doesn't help, my son will never forgive me. Hell, I won't forgive myself.
This is what I've done in the house so far.
Dog stays in the kitchen.
Kitchen vacuumed minimum once a day.
Dog bed vacuumed minimum once a day.
Dog bed washed once a month, also replaced every few months.
Dog is brushed outside once a week.
Hardwood downstairs
New couches
Just installed hardwood in my son's room
HEPA filter in my son's room
No curtains or stuffed animals in my son's room.
Central air filters changed once a month.
Any ideas on things to do in the house, or options for my dog would be greatly appreciated.
I almost forgot, this is Daisy.