Anonymous wrote:DCUM has more people that dislike dogs than I’ve ever known in my entire life. It truly amazes me how many people post about how much they can’t stand dogs and what’s worse, how many of those people actually own dogs. It’s sad.
OP, if the rest of your family enjoys having the dog, maybe doggy daycare is an option to research since you seem to dislike being around it the most.
Anonymous wrote:Normal with puppies. They get easier at 2-3.
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Why did you want a dog? Dogs are pack animals. You are part of her pack. Of course she wants to be with you!
You do not have the right temperament for a dog. Hopefully your family members are nicer and dog people.
OP here. Fair enough, I may not have the right temperament for one. I am very much an introvert and thought it would actually be a great idea! However, I get no break from her. I am very nice to her. I do not know why people assume I am not? Do we never find our kids annoying or needing a break from our kids? No one even answered my questions, what helps? We put our kids in aftercare and summer camps…. Would doggy daycare help?
You seem like you're not nice to because you talk about her wanting to be around you as annoying. Your being an introvert is a non-issue. You don't have to talk to the dog, and there's no pressure about what you talk about with her. You can talk to her about work, your lunch, your coworkers, etc. Nothing will "help" because there's no problem to fix except YOU. You are the problem here. Not the dog.
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:I do say I feel like I bought a toddler. But the kids and my dh are very helpful with him, so the work is spread out. And I was very intentional about researching what dog would be good for us and he’s very much what we wanted - small companion animal, doesn’t shed, not too barky.
He’s very sweet and I’m glad we got him. I’m also glad we didn’t get him any earlier, because the kids are old enough to be helpful now.
Is the dog a boy or girl? YOu've used male and female pronouns.
Anonymous wrote:I do say I feel like I bought a toddler. But the kids and my dh are very helpful with him, so the work is spread out. And I was very intentional about researching what dog would be good for us and he’s very much what we wanted - small companion animal, doesn’t shed, not too barky.
He’s very sweet and I’m glad we got him. I’m also glad we didn’t get him any earlier, because the kids are old enough to be helpful now.
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Why did you want a dog? Dogs are pack animals. You are part of her pack. Of course she wants to be with you!
You do not have the right temperament for a dog. Hopefully your family members are nicer and dog people.
OP here. Fair enough, I may not have the right temperament for one. I am very much an introvert and thought it would actually be a great idea! However, I get no break from her. I am very nice to her. I do not know why people assume I am not? Do we never find our kids annoying or needing a break from our kids? No one even answered my questions, what helps? We put our kids in aftercare and summer camps…. Would doggy daycare help?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Give it back.
OP here. She has a good life. We are doing everything we need to do for her. I just find her annoying. Not sure that is a good enough reason to return her is it? She doesn’t know I find her annoying, I assume. She is very excited every time she sees me be it I am gone for work, get off the toilet, etc.
Anonymous wrote:Why did you want a dog? Dogs are pack animals. You are part of her pack. Of course she wants to be with you!
You do not have the right temperament for a dog. Hopefully your family members are nicer and dog people.