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GhandiEAGLE
United States20754 Posts
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Scip
Czech Republic11293 Posts
On October 04 2017 01:45 GhandiEAGLE wrote: I agree with giving him a longer trial period. Nothing you mentioned the dog does sounds unreasonable at all. It's not unreasonable for a dog, at least. | ||
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Requizen
United States33802 Posts
On October 04 2017 01:45 iCanada wrote: Would it be possible to take a few weeks off for you to get puppers settled in? Puppers will be much less work once routine is down and rules are known. Not really. We've already taken lots of PTO for the Honeymoon. Though I think if I can start to get some WFH days it might help. On October 04 2017 01:43 Scip wrote: It might be difficult to relate to for people who like animals, but some people just hate them on a really deep level, that's difficult to anticipate if they haven't had prior experience with them. I am one of such people. It is possible your wife is one as well. So yes, it would be accurate to say it is her problem, but I am not sure it's a problem you want to solve by fixing her. Or maybe she's just not used to it yet and just needs to adjust. Can't tell from here/ Honestly you're right. I know plenty of people like that. But I dunno - when he's being good, she's happy, and when we visit other dogs, she loves them. I think just the added responsibility is weighing on her. On October 04 2017 01:45 GhandiEAGLE wrote: I agree with giving him a longer trial period. Nothing you mentioned the dog does sounds unreasonable at all. Yeah I agree. We're going to finish out the month and see where everything stands. A week isn't nearly enough time to make a decision. | ||
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zer0das
United States8519 Posts
Edit: O NM. I guess if she's okay with the longer period. Sure didn't sound like it. | ||
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Requizen
United States33802 Posts
On October 04 2017 01:53 zer0das wrote: As someone who has never particularly wanted to live with animals, I think you're probably going to have to return the dog. I can tolerate animals, and it doesn't really stress me out. So I doubt an extra week will do much but make your wife miserable. It sucks, but it is what it is. Edit: O NM. I guess if she's okay with the longer period. Sure didn't sound like it. I dunno if she will be or not. She says she's willing to put the time in but who knows if it'll get better. The whole thing just sucks. It feels horrible even thinking about putting a dog back in the shelter after rescuing it. | ||
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Numy
South Africa35471 Posts
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Requizen
United States33802 Posts
On October 04 2017 02:04 Numy wrote: Puppies are def the most exhausting phase of dog ownership. He isn't, he's around 5. But considering he's a rescue we essentially have to train him in a lot of things. He's well housebroken and stuff tho, so that's at least good. | ||
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iCanada
Canada10660 Posts
Everyone gets annoyed with their pets once and awhile. Sometimes I was real annoyed with my dog, but I also otherwise just loved her and having her around just made my day better so i could look past all the extra bs I had to deal with. Does she like cuddling dog? Does dog like cuddling her? | ||
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Duvon
Sweden2360 Posts
The biggest things that helped her and pupper calm down was time (growing up a bit), and a course at a dogtrainers with other persons who had similar problems. This is what I recommend. I'm sure you can find a reputable +only trainer in your area (since he's a needy rescue I'd skip +/-). | ||
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Seuss
United States10536 Posts
Kittens require attention though. Thor and Freya keep finding new and interesting ways to get into trouble. | ||
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Gahlo
United States35174 Posts
On October 04 2017 02:37 Seuss wrote: This is why I like cats. You don't have to walk cats, and can clean their litter boxes on your own schedule (as long as you do it regularly). They're pretty low maintenance, and the best ones are happy just sitting in your lap taking a nap. Kittens require attention though. Thor and Freya keep finding new and interesting ways to get into trouble. The problem with cats is that they're cats though. | ||
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iCanada
Canada10660 Posts
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Seuss
United States10536 Posts
On October 04 2017 02:44 Gahlo wrote: The problem with cats is that they're cats though. That's like saying the problem with ice cream is it's ice cream. | ||
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Requizen
United States33802 Posts
We probably would have got a cat if she wasn't allergic and if I didn't have expensive things sitting on all my ledges. | ||
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mordek
United States12705 Posts
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phyvo
United States5635 Posts
If you are forced to return the dog though you could always try starting smaller next time. I'm ok with taking care of animals but that's at least because we grew up with small pets in the house and my responsibilities gradually increased over time, maybe your wife would like a smaller pet that's easier to handle. Maybe a fish tank? A parakeet? Or a rabbit? Depends on you guys but it doesn't have to be dog or nothing. If you decide to get a different pet be sure to ask your wife what parts of keeping the dog were stressful for her and why so that you can gauge what exactly the two of you are safely ready to deal with. | ||
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iCanada
Canada10660 Posts
On October 04 2017 04:05 mordek wrote: If you're thinking about having kids stick it out Yeah, dog is like a quarter the work with similar emotional payout to a kid in first 6 months as a kid is for first 3 or 4 years. | ||
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Scip
Czech Republic11293 Posts
On October 04 2017 04:16 iCanada wrote: Yeah, dog is like a quarter the work with similar emotional payout to a kid in first 6 months as a kid is for first 3 or 4 years. LOL similar emotional payoff gtfo of here man lmao | ||
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mordek
United States12705 Posts
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killerdog
Denmark6522 Posts
Much much easier to train/deal with a puppy, plus it's cuter and will end up much closer to you, than dealing with a fully grown dog who by the sounds of it isn't even properly house trained? | ||
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