i hate my girl friends dog?

Question

i love dogs, but my girl friends evil little dog needs to go ASAP. as i am asking this question the little monster is tearing up my rug!! it craps all over the place, it barks every minute, humps my ankle when i'm not looking, it doesn't listen, it's mean towards everyone but my girl friend. can anyone tell me how i can convice my girl friend to put the dog down or give it away someone dumb enough to take it? PLEASE HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Answer 1

Well, it depends on who she has had the longest. If the dog came before you I don't think telling her to get rid of it is going to get you ANYWHERE. How do you know she isn't emotionally attached to it? You can't demand someone get rid of a pet just because you dislike it. She may get rid of you instead. Best of luck, it's no fun game, I know.

Answer 2

you asked about his already, but I'm guessing you didn't like the answers you got.

Your girlfriend is not likely to let go of the dog, so don't get your hopes up too much. If the dog is fully grown, you probably won't even be able to train it. Your only real option is to just accept the little monster, or accept the fact you may soon be single again.

Answer 3

Naw, you can't do that unless she doesn't like her dog either. I don't care much for my girlfriend's dog. He gets in the way of us and she voluntarily puts him in another room to keep away from us. maybe u can convice your gf to make him an outside dog, eh?--not really coming inside. or at least making certain rooms of the house yours where no dog can go in.

Answer 4

I feel for you - I am not actually advocating this, but I invited my ex husbands Satan Clone dog on a LONG car ride out to the middle of nowhere, where I opened the door, and out she ran.... I know I will catch h*** for this, but to this day I do not feel at all guilty - that dog cost me hundreds of dollars, friendships, the neighbors hated us, she jumped the fence, ate garbage, chewed up my clothes, killed my bird, and to my ex she could do no wrong.

Answer 5

Watch the dog trainer dude on DIY network or get a book on dogs.

It sounds like you've got a couple of problems.

1. Dogs need exersize, people should get exersize but dogs need it, otherwise they have too much energy and will do annoying and destructive sh*t to garner attention and burn off energy. So set schedule to have your girlfriend or you WALK the dog, take him to the park - whatever, make him work that energy off and everyone will be alot happier.

2. Dogs are PACK animals, they do whatever the Alpha dog wants' them to do, your job , be the Alpha dog. Its' her dog but you need to make the dog think he's YOUR dog, and the dogs' place in that world has to be crystal clear or your dog can become a problem.

It's all about food and power with dogs. He who controls the food, controls the universe.

This is especially true with families, you hear about kids getting attacked by the family dogs and quite often you find that ONLY Dad or Mom feed the dog.

So naturally speaking the dog thinks he's number two or three on the order of importance and the kid(s) that get hurt appear (to the dog at least) to be lower on the order of importance than the dog him/herself and so the dog sees it as his/her job to keep them in line too. In a family situation, whom the smallest kid who can should try to feed the dog as regularly as they can.

It may put the dog 4th or 5th but thats ok just so long as he eats as much as he needs to.

Also, the dog eats last, NEVER feed the dog first, even if (in the family situation) the little kid feeds him, he's getting the "first" food, so he's still top dog, the kid is just paying tribute rather than taking care of his sub-ordinate.

Basically you need to take command of that dog's world when you are around. You can do it with a simple look. You're not in the business of being mean, you're just showing the dog who's boss. You feed the dog, she doesn't, you score points, not just with her but also with the dog by showing him who has the power to keep him fed (and that's who to follow if your a dog).

Here's a trick, put a serious face on, and stare down the dog, don't blink or smile, after a few moments, he will look away and not look you in the eyes, if you then do something to reinforce that behavior, like give him a little treat, you're on your way to doggie domination, by reinforcing the fact that YOU are in charge or if not in complete charge, at least not someone to be humped upon.

Also, you need maybe to be a little more dominant in your relationship with your girlfriend, do things around the dog that show him/her that YOU are in charge of the relationship with HER as well, even if your not.

Give her some candy or food that she will eat in the presence of the dog, if the dog sees you feeding her, that knocks her down a notch on the dog's importance-o-meter and she never needs to know.

If she's bossing you around when the dog is around that's bad news for you, the dog sees that as weakness and will not listen to you as willingly.

Let her know what you are doing since she might like some stuff and not like other stuff unless you are both on the same page.

Its about being firm, and very very consistent, if the dog pisses on the carpet, he goes outside - right at the time you discover his action. -remind them by bringing them back to the scene of the crime (if it's been some time) and out they go rain or shine. Get a cardboard box for him, and cut a hole for a door, put an old blanket in there and that's the doghouse, tie his leash up to the house but so he can get some water and food and has the box for shelter and the blanket for warmth. It's not called being in the doghouse for nothing. And swift consistent action means that they get the message.

Of course if the weather is potentially dangerous (to hot,cold, ice-storm,snow-storm,locusts) or another animal could attack the dog, then of course find an "in the house" dog-house.

Also, don't get one of those cutesy mini-dog haus things that have more ammenities than most peoples houses, that's like being sent to your room, with your Xbox 360, flatscreen, a pizza, and your choice of beverage, it's kind of like punishment - but its not.

So start with getting together as a couple and discussing the dog-problems. This is one solution set, someone may have a better set of ideas or more experience but this kind of stuff has worked wonders in my neck of the woods.

Answer 6

The dog's bad behavior is your girlfriends fault! She did not teach the dog to behave any other way. He needs serious obedience training.

Answer 7

You might consider obedience training. It's not that expensive and works wonders. Train the little pooch and you might end up loving it.

Answer 8

Don't get rid of the dog get rid of your girlfriend. Why would anyone torture their
man like that. Get a cage if you want to keep her.

Answer 9

have a serious talk with her and tell her first to not be offended of what you are about to say and then tell her what the dog does to you and discuss possible solutions to your problem. good luck!

Answer 10

You already asked this question a few minutes ago.