Having a problem with my fiance accepting my dog?

Question

My fiance and I have been together 5 years. About a year ago, we got a puppy named Andy. He is such a sweet dog, but Justin (fiance) has made him so timid because he yells at him over anything. Every time Andy sees Justin, his little ears go back like he's nervous and he shakes and wags his tail like crazy, and Justin shoos him away. I admit that Andy is a handful sometimes, but he is a good dog and Justin isn't treating him right. I'm 7 months pregnant and he won't help me with taking him outside. When I leave for a few hours, Justin puts him in a cage (it's a large one; he sleeps in it at night). He is only supposed to be in there at night, and when he's in trouble. Justin wants him in there all the time. I love my dog and I don't see why he is acting this way to him; I don't baby him, but geez-it makes me feel like c**p when I see Justin yelling at him, treating him that way. We've been over this a thousand times, but I can't figure out how to make him stop this! What do you think? I know I will have to find a new home for Andy soon because I'll be having the baby at the beginning of December, but I don't want Andy to feel like he's done something wrong, because he's a good dog. Sorry, I probably sound like a psycho, but I've never had to give up an animal, and I hate it when he's mistreated because I love him.

Answer 1

This is a hard one. Justin just doesn't like this dog. It doesn't mean he hates dogs, but for some reason he has had enough. Does the dog get under his feet, bark all the time, pee on the carpet, dig holes, chew shoes, nip at him, etc.? It sounds like you will have to find a new home for him, because Justin should be happy in his home. I hope you don't think that keeping the dog will make your relationship stronger or happy, because it will put a wedge between you both. The smart way to handle this is to find a good home for the dog where you can go and visit sometimes. Justin will love you for it, because you acknowledge his point of view and are taking his feelings into consideration. Good luck.

Answer 2

you havent mis treated your dog at all so he would blame your fiance if he even thought he did something wrong

but have a talk with your fiance about it all. he loves you and he would listen to you

no yelling involved

you are doing the best thing possible

Answer 3

Why exactly do you have to give the dog away just because of the baby?  Millions of new parents manage to integrate their pets and their new babies all the time, so maybe you should think along these lines instead of giving Andy away.  Maybe you should find a new home for the Fiance though.  He sounds like he has anger issues and if he yells at a puppy what the heck is going to do when that new born starts crawling around and getting into things.  T

Answer 4

thats so sad

maybe it would be better if you can find another home for him sooner

poor dog

I always worry about people that can treat animals nicely

lets hope he is better with the baby