But it is. I dont think this is healthy for the dogs and its definitely not healthy for our relationship. Id like to post a general question to the audience concerning the health of dogs and their owners. I am over qualified for menial jobs whereas jobs that could fit my profile are not simply granted to immigrants if a Swedish-born citizen can take it. And thats the rub. No amount of vacuuming keeps the hair at bay. The dogs sleeps in the bed and I cant stand it. When he isnt around she is the sweetest most mindful gal ever. It would be one thing if he would actually take of it instead of just thinking it is a novelty and play toy. She wants to please and have my approval, and I researched ways to train, so I think most bad dogs have bad lazy owners. 5. so I dog sat once for the weekend and I love dogs as well but not the same undisciplined way some humans are with their dogs. They both are very jealous and possessive dogs! We all go into relationships expecting our partners to be normal-rational humans that treat dogs like animals and not god-beings. Maybe I should just spray all the floors in the house. I want it to work. The problem is mutual. Yes, they sit there quietly listening to your nonsense because they cant understand what youre talking about. All I want and preach to other people is compromise and Im still somewhere trying to find that. So I compromised by saying that the dog needs to stay out of the bedrooms if we would get married. Well, I put my foot down and said NO MORE PETS. I do not want our marriage to end because of an animal that is not even part of our family. Having a fenced yard would really help. Shes about 9 or 10 years old. Learn from my mistake. We put it just outside the dog for so she can go outside to potty but come inside to sleep but only could reach a certain distance into the house and not have free roam. As for human loyalty. The man obviously has a very dysfunctional relationship with his dog. I feel that that there is still a choice to be made about the dogs, they still live at the place that is there home, he has only visited them 3 times in the past year and we are going to set up our own place with our own furniture and our own life. Its feeling like Im second best and that ever since that dog arrived, Ive been getting little to no love/attention. Untrained dogs, partners hating dogs, jealousy and intolerance Toilet-training should be accomplished in a week or maybe 2 max, if you STICK with it. I think that if two people are together and one is an animal lover and the other feels put out by the demands of an animalits better to go seperate ways. Shes sometimes peeing in the bed or pooping on the floor even tho she was outside but I always told myself her behavior is like that because of her negative past. A year later, I was asked to foster for a short while a blind cat called Pheobe and my boyfriend, now husband, reluctantly agreed. My husband has point blank said no more pets. Mind you this is a small dog who has lived in the house his whole life. But he would rub the dogs back abd love on her back before he evens thinks of me. But if this situation doesnt improve, I cannot be with someone like this. The dog can then help you raise the kids, pay the bills, do chores etc. Dont let anyone tell you otherwise, What a relief to find this blog. Your husband is a cruel bully and should not own a dog. We tried create training and he broke the first one so we got a metal one. problem is im starting to act violent towards her dogs. Its possible to spoil a dog and still maintain a respectful relationship. Im not sure what to believe. Husband/boyfriend does. A significant relationship with another human or a lesser, much lesser relationship with an animal. WE are all including animals, dogs creatures. Your health is number 1! My boyfriend has a 5 year old Great Dane and will never own another breed. its driving me crazy, and im fearing it will be too difficult for me to tolerate, soon. If he shouts at a little dog because he is an insecure man , he will probably do the same to his wife or potential children. We are expecting twins in January and the animals are not trained around small children and in fact have had incidences with smaller or other animals that resulted in aggression (the adult dog killed the kittens left unattended at their previous residence). Look the dog fanatics are crazed control freaks who cannot exist with ordinary people and use the dogs, who cannot talk back, to affirm their need for adoration and control. They dont have to compromise with their dog so the dog replaces a lot of relationships in a lot of scenarios. It was hard saving money, but I did it. There are plenty of pet owners that have beautifully trained dogs. All the lights were off and my dog greeted me as usual, I ran in the room grabbed what I needed and I heard the front door open. im sorry youre going thru this.my situation is different..but i can totally relate to trying to train and work with a dog and having no one back you up or virtually undo anything you try to do with the dog to make progress..in your case it seems as if your ex is jealous of the bond you have with the puppy.the puppy is young it needs to have training i think yours doing a good thing for him and his dog. What should I do? If I try to talk to him about the dog, he blows up and says I am not getting rid of him! It violates their conscience. I have had a dog for quite some time now, and grew up having multiple animals at the same time. I constantly hear the doggo team say, If he/she knew you had a dog coming in then they are selfish for wanting you to change and give up the dog. That statement alone is infuriating in so many ways. They have passed away 2 yrs ago my mom and not quite 1 yr ago my dad. Unless royalty. He takes his 13 year old Lab a plate of goodies every night after dinner. Some of you people are obsessive over your dogs and just plain silly if your willing to throw a relationship away because of dogs. What do you even base that arbitrary and subjective remark on anyway? I went away few weeks ago and came home to my husband telling me, admitting to me that he allowed the cat on the bed. My bf and I moved in together after 2 years of dating, (at the time I had a Chihuahua & a Shi-poohe had a Maltese mix). Its about him and him not respecting you nor the relationship and putting the dogs wants ahead of you. So Im resentful that I cant have those cuddly mornings with my bf any more. Am going to move out. It shows she not only has any idea how pets work, but what is really helpful for someone who is depressed. Have no idea if the relationship is at issue also or just the pet? Then he started joking about how sometimes hell wake up with the bed covered in fur, but that he needs his Mesa cuddles and that it would diminish his happiness and quality of life if she were to no longer be allowed in the bedroom. My SO and I have been together for 4.5 yrs and he moved in 3.5yrs ago with his cat. I super highly recommend going to training classes at a reputable place, such as the Humane Society (if there is one in your area). If having an indoor cat or a dog that sleeps in your bed is important to you, youll need to ensure your partner shares these values or risk ending up in conflict. You are very lucky to have a supportive partner. Unfortunately the society we live in, this fast-paced culture, this generation demands action, and fast results. He always chooses me over her now because he knows Im the pack leader. I was very harsh dragging her by the leash when she wouldnt come and spanking her what she pottied in the house.the day I got her for shots she was so small and not very healthy that she got sick. However, it hasnt gotten too cold for her to decide that on her own and she instead does a lot of in/out, sometimes 4 or 5 times a night (before bed). And she is so manipulative the dog just looks at me as if to say you cant do shit to me. Thank you guys for your advice; really appreciate it and it comforts me knowing Im not alone. Ive tried to make accomodation after accomodation for my husband of five years. If you are, seek help immediately and DO NOT take your anger out on innocent animals. When I have tried to discipline him he barks and bites! It might help you to seek counciling or even discussions with close friends to make her see reason. Remember, the more that you can comfortably include your dog in your relationship, the happier you all will be. The reality of relationships is, you really need two fairly like-minded people for them to be a success, at least certainly when it comes to day-to-day lifestyle. im just not sure i can make it till hes no longer in the picture. IT growed at our baby, still he does nothing about it. Im at the point I cant even stand to be around her anymore. B You sant a dog for you and could honestly care less about a future partner or the dog itself. I kept thinking, whats wrong with this picture? A poorly trained dog or aggressive cat is frustrating to everyone, but the person who brought the pet into the relationship is sometimes more sympathetic toand defensive aboutthe pet. Even after a grooming she still emits a doggy aroma. Im not a dog and wont be treated like that. then eventually praised with her favorite things because her response was very good. intimate relationship | 12K views, 171 likes, 20 loves, 67 comments, 11 shares, Facebook Watch Videos from LINDA: a couple sleeping together I have thought of how I can get it lost, dead, or just not here. Im glad to see Im not the only one with these issues and have spent better of an hour reading the comments. In the end, it didnt work and we broke up recently. So, it should be done gradually and piecemeal. Instead Ive tried suggesting that he is not allowed in the kitchen or bedrooms. 2. Thank you. Omg,I can soooooooo relate- except that my SO has cats instead of a dog. I went into the relationship not thinking my pets would be a problem,but since he has virtual power over the household, he has decided that they have to go. The other, well, really only second rate by comparison. Now the puppy is 100% potty trained and I feel like we were on the right track but my husband said he wants both of them gone yesterday (that will never happen). He used to send me cat videos, say how cute to them, stroke them when we met one on the streets and so on. I cant bring myself in my daily life to worry and stress about it because there are at least 10 other things to worry about in my day ahead. What?!?! Im honestly so angry, what is even more frustrating is he sees no problem with this at all, Im starting to think I will never change his opinion and he will never compromise. My mother in law had 2 dogs & before she died asked my husband to take care of the dogs. I have two dogs when I met my boyfriend (now husband). Things are getting bad. Yes I agree by going to another room she chose him over you. Ive read quite a few of your posts and I feel that mine situation is not as harsh as all of yours. She chews the carpet and the doors. My dog listens to me and is obedient when I tell him something but not so with my husband and this makes my husband furious. He has let his own life turmoil set the behavior of this dog. I went to bed and my SO comes back to the bedroom to tell me what a POS I am, threatens some bodily injury to myself, says well never have intimate contact again and that shell cut my hands off if I so much as touch her. Then you need to take action to solve whatever issue the dog has with that promise on your hand, resulting in the husband/boyfriend refusing to get rid of the dog. I feel they are the ugliest breed as well as they drool, nasty! and when I mention it to him, the comments are always, what did they do? Dont underestimate the impact it is having on him, and the quality of time you now get together. Everything was going great while it was just my girlfriend, her dog and myself. :/. She has put a section of the room with pads on the floor so the dog can go there to pee while we are at work. I have a small dog that I love very much. He scratches people, pisses on the floor to get peoples attention. In the beginning, she said she will choose her dog over any SO or family member in a heartbeat. Thank you so much for writing back. Thats disgusting. If your dog likes someone, they are usually good. A spouse is not inherently loyal to you because humans are not monogamous meaning that something or someone could easily lead them astray. I also told him that we are never close like we used to be, that instead of reaching for me, you reach for the dog. Doesnt see our kids. When she arrived she was on the couch. Then he told me that he didnt like my dog sleeping in the bed. I accidentally stepped on her foot and caught myself (minimal impact). I see no solution to this and feel I must learn to accept the deep sadness in my heart for the sake of my marriage. We didnt have a honeymoon so on Day 2 he hurried around to go get his dog. I have owned and loved pets all my life, as part of my family, but they never usurped my human family members. And no offense but if you had your fur baby BEFORE the fiance. It is absolutely impossible to explain love and general care for an animal to someone that utterly hates them with a bloody passion. This is keeping me very busy the last days and I feel like one dog has to go if I want to keep my relationship. To a hotel by myself? She has her own bed. By commenting you acknowledge acceptance of GoodTherapy.org'sTerms and Conditions of Use. Then slowly move onto the dog bed by itself and reward him when he stays. The thought of it was hurting our relationship until it ultimately ended. Who would I talk to!?!!) I have bought a pretend, fur real, cat to sit in my lap, its not the same. Me." Their handsome long-haired dog was fed prime cuts of meat, brushed and hugged frequently, and taken. There is no way you need to treat an animal like that. It is unfair to make demands like this of someone else. He admitted hed never told me he was frightened of them and thought it wouldnt be an issue, despite knowing how much I wanted a dog. What about my feelings. But as the dog began to live with us, I began to feel pushed aside. We do sleep in the same bed, but when she came, she began sleeping in the room with us. He does not bathe the dog for months and expect me to watch TV with a dog that stinks. Ive really tried bc I feel terrible for him, but then when we finally moved in together he started to guilt me into doing more things for the dog like walking her on a rotating basis with him. There is some anthropomorphising going on here but in the most negative and stupid way! But I cant say/see it that way. This can literally go on for HOURS. They each have their own unique personalities and I loved them all. Human loyalty isnt malleable, but it is breakable. There are so many dog nuts out there its scary!!! Im about fed up with this dog and ready to get rid of it but I know my boyfriend is not. When she says I murdered it shes not being facetious; she literally believes, and has said repeatedly, that putting that dog down was dog murder despite the vet thought it was long past time. I have a king size bed so Im not even aware of him as he pretty much sleeps at the foot of the bed. I am 32, and this dog will probably live another 3-5 years. OMG that is horrible! This works greatespecially if this is a smaller dog. At that time I had an 8 year old yorkie (who is now 10) and my husband had never owned a dog before in his life. I wouldnt stay with someone that is a flake. Mans worst friend: Average dog causes 2,000 family arguments in its lifetime. He doesnt do that when Im around, so it feels like hes sneaking. Try to clean the house every day prior to the arrival of the husband/boyfriend. Over and over again, I see stories about how the boyfriends/girlfriends/spouses of these dog owners end up feeling left out, second class, and unimportant while the needs of a dog are being prioritized over their own. We are also thinking about a baby, but I dont want my children to grow up in a house full with poop and pee and dog hairs. That dog passed and we lived pet-free for about a year. )this dog is awful! Also, on the rare occasion he stays at my place, he has to leave really early in the morning to go home and take the dog out (i live in SF and we both have apartments with no yard). Dog lovers can be incredibly obnoxious and many dont hesitate to passively aggressively force others family members of even total strangers to put up with their child, as they refer to the animals. I asked her about it and she said she never wanted the dog in the first place, that she knew she would never be happy (I wish I would have known this) because I thought even though I knew she wasnt a fan of dogs that by getting one it would warm her heart, a cuddle play buddy. Im willing to work something out with the dog/chewing situation but weve tried everything we can think of. Am I crazy? Other than that, what are you doing demanding that he banish his dog from his home? I am a light sleeper and cannot sleep with snoring (she is a pug and snores quite loud), not to mention Ive never liked having a dog sleep in my room. You just cannot argue with extreme pet lovers, it is like there is something wrong with us for not embracing and loving all of this. I think its the most disgusting thing ever, and they just let their cat scratch on furniture rip up boxes and shoes and let the cat walk around on the dinner table. The niches of society that follows the latest things are lost like sheep and easily hypnotized by whatever the trends are. Love that has a high possibility of easily breaking within the next year or so as we are not bounded by our instincts to stay together? Demanded that I not allow him out of his room, said he was putting him outside to live, etc. In fact, You will receive an abundance of complaints from the neighbors about your dogs loudness. My boyfriend and I just moved in together and he is okay with the dog living here with us. A dog or a cat is not important as much as your spouse. At this point, a year and a half later, Im tired of hearing the same complaints day after day. I just dont feel comfortable living in a situation like that and having children in that kind of unhealthy and potentially dangerous situation. It violates their commitment to their dog. Hate the smell of dog full stop. 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