If you and your son have seasonal allergies...regular bathing of the puppy will help remove these from his fur. You also want to start training the puppy that feet and fur should be wiped with a damp cloth everytime he comes into the house from outside...again it will cut down on the allergens he brings into the house with him. I agree the shampoo the groomer used might be an issue...you can certainly try bathing him to get rid of that. I would also give your breeder a "heads-up" that you are having a reaction, but you want to try a few things first. If your daughter is not having a reaction, and is mature enough to be a regular caregiver...then you and your son might have to limit your time holding the puppy and make sure you wash your hands and maybe even change your clothes when you do. Your daughter will be able to love on the pup...and have it sleep/stay in her room more often. I am allergic to cats, but manage my cat allergy in the ways I'm recommending to you. I keep my bedroom cat free...wipe the cat on a regular basis, and clean my hands and clothes when I've prolonged contact...this way my father can enjoy the company of the cat and I can keep my sneezing down to a minimum.
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