I hate my dog.

[Anonymous]

There. I said it. I HATE my dog.

He is nothing more than a burden.

He came into my life about 9 years ago. He is a maltese. We never bonded. We were always more like roommates that coexisted. Sometimes it was nice to have a roommate, sometimes not so much, sometimes we even found an occasional thing to do together and that was nice.

Well here we are 9 years later (and a few dog trainers I might add). And I'm done pretending to like my dog or make our relationship into one of those that people post on Facebook about with such glee.

Things that the dog has done in the last 60 days alone that have led to my feelings:
1. Escaped his crate, defecated on my floor and drug tampons out of the trash. He left these over my recently shampooed rug.
2. Peed in the house despite regular walks etc.
3. Bit my baby on the cheek, not breaking the skin (because dog has lost most of his teeth) but left a bruise
4. Made baby cry on several occasions by barking at him
5. Woken various family members up (particularly the baby) with his awful barking at nothing
6. As a result of his barking, my DH and I have created a system where by which we text it's each other before entering the house so one can secure the horrible barking dog away from the baby's room and not end nap time.

I am tired of dealing with his shit (literally and figuratively). I have lost the ability to find even one redeeming quality in him.

Are you ready for the worst? Get ready to flame! When I hear of friends pets dying and their accompanied distraught, all I can think is my dog will live FOREVER just to spite me. I find myself actually jealous of their conclusion to pet ownership.

Why don't I give him away? Because I feel like even more of an asshole abandoning him. At least in this house he has medical care and food and comfort. As much as I hate him, I feel that it's my responsibility/burden to see this to the end. Who knows maybe it will get better? Though I'm doubtful.

Anyone have a pet like me?

[Anonymous]

Did you ever take him to training classes?

[Anonymous]

You sound awful.

[Anonymous]

Honestly, please give your dog away. Malteses are desired and it wouldn't end up at just the pound.

I'm 100% in love with my dog (who is also a Maltese), but he's well behaved.

[Anonymous]

I'd hate that dog too.

[Anonymous]

Rehome him. Don't feel guilty. He's not a good fit for your family. He will not get better if this is how he is at age 9. He will be happier with someone who likes him.

[Anonymous]

If you keep your dog in the crate most of the time, then what do you expect. Also, you only occasionally find things to do together? Who walks your dog?

[Anonymous]

We did training classes throughout the years. We did several at the beginning (in the first year). It was clear that he was smart and could learn commands. However no trainer was ever able to help me with the incessant barking.

We did more training throughout the years every time I would get a surge of "I'm going to fix our relationship" so we can be the most owner/dog loving couple ever.

Trainers diagnosed him as anxious and antisocial and I was advised to not bring him to dog parks. It was clear that he required "continual housebreaking" and could never have free roam of the house if someone was not here.

At this point, trainers are really expensive and have never been able to help. So it's unlikely that I will spend the money that we really don't have on a 9 yo dog that history has shown can't be helped.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:If you keep your dog in the crate most of the time, then what do you expect. Also, you only occasionally find things to do together? Who walks your dog?

He is not kept in the crate most of the time. I SAH/WFH pt. DH also works from home often. Our house is rarely empty.

I only occasionally find things to do together because he is a happy neurotic mess. I cannot bring him to the playground. I cannot bring him to the dog park. He hates water. There was a thread about bringing dogs to open houses, perhaps he would like that.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:If you keep your dog in the crate most of the time, then what do you expect. Also, you only occasionally find things to do together? Who walks your dog?

He is not kept in the crate most of the time. I SAH/WFH pt. DH also works from home often. Our house is rarely empty.

I only occasionally find things to do together because he is a happy neurotic mess. I cannot bring him to the playground. I cannot bring him to the dog park. He hates water. There was a thread about bringing dogs to open houses, perhaps he would like that.

Yappy not happy.

[Anonymous]

I had a maltipoo. It was an asshole so I gave it away. The only thing I felt after that dog was gone? HAPPINESS. Fuck that dog and yours too, they're probation long lost relatives.

[Anonymous]

*probably

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Rehome him. Don't feel guilty. He's not a good fit for your family. He will not get better if this is how he is at age 9. He will be happier with someone who likes him.

Who wants an aging dog with genetic dental decay? His teeth run me about 2k a year alone and it's only that cheap because I drive him to my parents house where vets are cheaper.

I really feel that his chances of being successfully rehomed are very low.

[Anonymous]

Also OP, I have raised Malteses my whole life- they live longer than many other dogs. Most should live to at least 15. Please give your dog away to someone who wants it.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:If you keep your dog in the crate most of the time, then what do you expect. Also, you only occasionally find things to do together? Who walks your dog?

He is not kept in the crate most of the time. I SAH/WFH pt. DH also works from home often. Our house is rarely empty.

I only occasionally find things to do together because he is a happy neurotic mess. I cannot bring him to the playground. I cannot bring him to the dog park. He hates water. There was a thread about bringing dogs to open houses, perhaps he would like that.

LOL!