Question:

He says that he likes my dog and has no problem with my dog being in my apartment, but he has a huge prblem with animals in his house. I’ve had my dog for four years. I’ve had my boyfriend for four months.

17 Comments so far

1. Maybe This Will Help - July 18, 2009 6:38 am

   If your boyfriend really cares about you he will/should put forth the effort to bond with the dog.
   If he’s not willing to do that then he’s not worth the effort.
   And as stated already, don’t let the boyfriend talk you into abandoning the dog for long periods of time. Get him to do things with you and the dog. Dogs are smart and can sense when you are neglecting them for someone else and will not be to tolerant of the boyfriend which will make it worse.
   Always remember, A man who is kind to your dog will be kind to you.
   If it comes down to it, the dog will always be loyal to you… the boyfriend??? Jury’s still out.

2. Maybe This Will Help - July 18, 2009 7:15 am

   hi anita , you have had your dog for longer ,although my husband didnt want a dog and we finally got one and he adores him now , give him time but dont get rid of your dog , (as if you would ) your boyfriend should take you and dog together as a package ,i am sure your boyfriend will grow to love your dog so that the dog can go to his house give him time ,xx

3. Maybe This Will Help - July 18, 2009 7:37 am

   He has no problem with
   it so don’t worry

4. Maybe This Will Help - July 18, 2009 7:41 am

   Keep the Dog it will protect you.
   There is a problem, some people like animals in the house and some do not. These are things we need to look at when choosing a mate. I may sound crazy, but believe me, you want a person that have at least some personality similar to yours.

5. Maybe This Will Help - July 18, 2009 8:15 am

   just get your boyfriend to walk the dog play with the dog and other things you do with a dog to get along with it maybe he’ll acept it.

6. Maybe This Will Help - July 18, 2009 8:36 am

   The dog is way more important. If ure little boyfriend dont like the dog than dump him he isn’t worth it

7. Maybe This Will Help - July 18, 2009 9:06 am

   Have him take your dog for walks, and show him what a good dog her really is, then maybe that’ll work. Good luck

8. Maybe This Will Help - July 18, 2009 9:18 am

   If you plan on getting serious with this guy you really do need to sit down and talk. This dog is very important, he’s your most loyal friend and cannot just dump him. Trust me if you don’t say something now when you decide to move in together guess who’ll be packing first..hint* it wont be you or your boyfriend.

9. Maybe This Will Help - July 18, 2009 9:42 am

   Have a talk with him. Let him know for now it’s fine if the dog doesn’t go in his house- but you won’t be staying over and leaving puppy home alone- he’s welcome to stay over at your place.
   Then ease into the subject. Let him know that the dog is a big part of your life and you won’t be getting rid of it anytime soon- so if you ever reach a point where things get serious and you move in together the dog HAS to be welcome to. If he can’t accept that then you need to move on. No one who loves you would make you choose.

10. Maybe This Will Help - July 18, 2009 10:09 am

    You need to make sure your boyfriend knows that your dog is house-trained and won’t cause harm to his furniture or carpet. If you boyfriend is still having problems accepting it, just tell him how much the dog means to you and that if he has a problem with it he needs to work it out with you.

11. Maybe This Will Help - July 18, 2009 10:17 am

    Easy, keep dog, put boyfriend outside in doghouse. Give him a nice blanket to sleep on to so he doesn’t feel unloved by you.

12. Maybe This Will Help - July 18, 2009 10:45 am

    Get a new boyfriend. Don’t give up your dog, for sure.
    4 months isn’t very long, dump him now before you get more involved. It’s not worth giving up a friend…if you like dogs, you guys will never be able to get married.

13. Maybe This Will Help - July 18, 2009 10:50 am

    No matter what keep your dog he is worth then a boyfriend

14. Maybe This Will Help - July 18, 2009 11:07 am

    Keep the dog. If the boyfriend is a keeper, he’ll accept the dog. If he doesn’t like the way you run your home, he’s the one that doesn’t fit. If he makes you get rid of your baby, or even worse, put it outside, he will make worse demands when he knows you will give in.

15. Maybe This Will Help - July 18, 2009 11:39 am

    You know the answer to this yourself – keep the dog, dump the boyfriend.
    Believe me, you will be happier. Any guy that really loves you, wants you to be happy and will make an effort to adjust to your life, the dog has.
    This guy sounds controlling and capable of abusive behavior – say goodbye, find a dog lover like yourself.

16. Maybe This Will Help - July 18, 2009 11:55 am

    The loyalty should be to your dog. Get rid of the boyfriend

17. Maybe This Will Help - July 18, 2009 12:13 pm

    dog always trumps boyfriend. Why does your dog have to go in your boyfriends house? You have only been dating 4 months I don’t think he is going to propose for awhile so don’t stress about it until he offers you a big diamond ring then decide.