I have a problem, i live with my bf of 3yrs and we recently got two beagle puppies. The problem is he loves them and i hate them! They chew up everything, are not pottie trained, and just stink. It would make our lives so much easier and we would fight less if i didn't hate them so much. Any ideas on how i can not be so disgusted by them?
2006-11-11 04:51:45 · 15 answers · asked by Michele H 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
If you and your BF are meant to be together, I'm confident you can work this out. Here's how.
1. Find a friend or two who loves dogs. Offer to make them the dogs' "uncle" or "aunt," and every once in a while, let the pups have a weekend with the relatives.
2. To be clear, I'm not suggesting that you give them away. Your boyfriend loves them, and if you love each other, you can find some common ground.
3. They stink? Bathe them. Use no tears baby shampoo or buy dog shampoo. Don't use anything else. Also, brush their teeth once a week. Use baking soda + water + beef or chicken broth as paste, or buy dog toothpaste. They will swallow it, and that's fine. Do NOT use human toothpaste, because it's not fine if they swallow it.
4. They chew stuff? Congrats. You have healthy, normal dogs! There's an easy, total solution: get them lots of chew toys, and follow the directions in the books recommended below.
5. Get a good book on beagles and learn to appreciate the breed's strengths. Every breed has strengths and weaknesses. Beagles tend to be loving, loyal, playful, and very cute, but--
6. --they also are known to be difficult to house break. Don't worry -- it can be done. Some here have suggested a trainer. Great idea if you can afford a good one. But if you can't, there's an alternative that's just as good, if you're diligent: one of the excellent books on training dogs. Please don't try training them without learning to do it right. Never, EVER hit a dog, as the books below explain. If you're a good reader, get either of the two top-notch books by the Monks of New Skete. If you're not, get Inger Martens' book, an easy read.
In sum: Beagles are wonderful dogs. Frankly, if your BF loves them, I think you've got a catch. Clearly, the guy has a big heart. You CAN house break them, but it takes effort. Is your BF worth the effort? And is he willing to make an effort for you? Consider this a great opportunity to test whether you're meant to be together. And an opportunity to love a pair of dogs who will shower more love on you in return than you can imagine.
2006-11-11 06:05:44 · answer #1 · answered by Adam A 1 · 2⤊ 1⤋
if you had a dislike to dogs before you got them then why did you go ahead and buy them? if it was after wards you realized you didn't like them its obviously because they are chewing and peeing and pooing everywhere. yes these are the downsides to owning puppies try not to be so disgusted by this as all pups do the same. as they get older and you provide the correct training to help them they will learn right from wrong. too many people expect owning a puppy is a doddle and it ain't. just the same as your parents constantly training and learning yourself as a baby. if you didn't like dogs in the first place yous were wrong to get one let alone two. if you were fine with dogs but didn't realize the responsibility do the right thing and teach them. overall a dog is a good companion and many owners best friends.
2006-11-11 05:27:39 · answer #2 · answered by ben e 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Move out and find a new boyfriend, one who hates dogs. There is no way your relationship can last with a dog lover, can't happen. I can't imagine having to live with someone who hated dogs, well, it simply would not happen, I wouldn't subject my dogs to the negativity of having to be with that type of person. Sorry, but there are two types of people, the ones who love animals and the ones that don't, the two do not mix. If you don't like the puppies, your BF will grow to resent you.
Oh, if you can't deal with puppies and puppy behavior, I would suggest not ever having children. Children are more destructive, take a lot longer to housebreak, run around all stinky with stinky diapers, make a lot of noise screaming, destroy your stuff and are generally a nuisance.
2006-11-11 05:14:47 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
First of all, pooping on someone is not acceptable at any rate. Nor is your dog biting him into the ER. Don't put "Don't be jealous of Kenji." Say you're sorry about your dog pooping and biting him, and that you will try to prevent that from happening ever again. Say that you do love him, and do something to make up for what your dog has done. Try to train Kenji better. I think that your own vanity is getting the better of you. I think that your dog is spoiled by you - your boyfriend's food is meant for him. By giving the food to your dog IS saying that you prefer the dog over your boyfriend - In my perspective. Try to train your dog, the road may be a bit bumpy, but it will do more good than harm for your relationship with the two. Try to get your boyfriend and your dog closer, but very gradually. I do realize that you love both your dog and your boyfriend, but try to keep your dog away from him. I would dislike your dog just as much if your dog did such things to me. I think you are being a bit irrational. You should not give food to your dog instead of your boyfriend, hence the irrational part. I also do believe that you indeed favor your dog over your boyfriend, but passively. What you think is an improvement of pooping on him 2-3 times this week is not an improvement. It is thoroughly unacceptable. By apologizing and realizing your mistake with Kenji (if you can realize it), You may potentially be able to bring your boyfriend AND your dog closer to you. I am not trying to criticize you, please do not take any of my words offensively for you or your dog; I am trying my best to help your relationship with your boyfriend. :/ Hope this helps!~
2016-05-22 05:24:51 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should spend some more time with them. Take them to puppy kindergarten (cute for training school). To potty train them, you might want to try paper training first (teach them to use the restroom on newspaper). Try finding an area with hardwood floor that's easy to clean. If possible keep them penned up in that area with occasional trips through the house. That will probably be their "safe" area where they will not be threatened. Most importantly NEVER hit your dog!!
2006-11-11 05:00:20 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Puppies, like babies, don't come pre-programmed. You have to teach them how to be good mannered dogs. If you EVER plan on having kids, you should figure out how to deal with a couple of cute puppies before. If you can't handle them you will never deal with a stupid, stinking human being that doesn't know how to wipe it's nose and pukes all the time. (I hate kids, LOVE dogs!!) lol
2006-11-11 05:19:03 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 2⤋
Participate in training them. Obviously, neither of you care enough to train them, and beagles are wonderful pets if you just put the time & effort into training them.
2006-11-11 05:24:50 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
No puppy comes ready-trained. So you're going to need to take the time and trouble to train them. And meanwhile try to puppy-proof your home.
Otherwise, you may wish to change your living arrangements.
2006-11-11 05:15:53 · answer #8 · answered by Tigger 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
talk to him about it
maybe if you do he will make an effort to put the dogs in a different room
but DON'T expect him to get rid of them that's cruel and unusual
oh yeah and just slowly start to pet them you may hate it but come on if you really do love him take a sacrifice
2006-11-11 05:02:54 · answer #9 · answered by Live.To.Love. 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yesssa why do you hate ah the puppies?!? Puppies so nice! Get a trainer.
2006-11-11 05:00:26 · answer #10 · answered by yetisalmn 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋