Husband hates my dog?

Question

He always tell me how much he hates the dog, and he slant the door shut on my dog's face... what's wrong with him, do you think this is a jealousy issue?

I sleep in a different bedroom with my husband, because he has insomnia problem, and the dog usually sleep with me. He also like to be coddled and held, and yes he's my dog, because he bought it for me on my birthday, I told the dog I love him all the time infront of my husband

No, my dog didn't do anything to harm him. He's a 6lb Yorky, do men usually hate this type of dog?

Answer 1

Sounds like your husband just is not much of an animal lover. He maybe a little jealous of the dog. I mean you also need to show your husband that you love him but saying it in a meaningful way. Not the "I love you" casual way that people who have been together for a long time usually do. You need to have feeling and look at him when you say it. Also holding him. I mean when you all are sitting on the couch watching TV or something just put your arm around him and or put your head on his shoulder. I love it when a woman does that it lets me know she cares about me. Also cook him his favorite meal for dinner every now and then. I hate to say it be we do like and want attention from the woman in our life. If she does not show us much and shows it to something or someone else then we get upset and feel that she loves it more than us. I mean how would you feel if your husband always played with a dog and sleep with it and held it and said he loved it to it all the time. Yet he never hugged you just for being you or said he loved you with no affection in his voice, but said it more out of habit. That would make you feel like he loved the dog more than he loves you.. You see what I mean. We (men) need to be told and showed that our woman loves us and wants to be with us. Just because your married does not show or say you love us. It just says you want us in your life and that you like our money and or the life we have given you. Telling us you love us and showing us that is what means the most and will make us feel deeper and stronger about you. =) Oh and he does need to be a little nicer to the dog! He got you the dog because he knew you would like it and it would make you happy. That's why he got it, because he loves you and wants to make you happy. Yet, are you showing him you really love him. No, sex is not the way to show a man you love him. You have to hold him, do things for him that will show him you love him. Kiss him for no reason at all except that you saw him and love him. Little things like that mean so much to us, yet we usually do not admit it. =)

Answer 2

Your husband hates dogs because he had an experience with a dog before. (that is usually the reason why people hate dogs) Talk to him, ask him if he ever had a dog or if he ever had a bad experience with them. Maybe he will tell you, then you will know why he hates them so much. Then try to make dogs seem better. For example, Reasons to have a dog: They are loyal They can be a guard They are a best friend They will never betray you And they will always love you I hope I helped Good luck!

Answer 3

Could be a jealousy issue since he has an insomnia problem and you can cuddle with the dog without disturbing him. He could just be mad at the situation and takes it out on the dog. Or maybe he needs to tame the doggie so he gets love from him too. Aww 6lb? He's a little baby. Or you can just run away with your dog.

Answer 4

Does your husband really hate the dog, or is he just annoyed with it?
Since he gave you the dog, I'm guessing he likes dogs all right. Does the dog have a behavior problem? If so, find out how to correct it. Most behavior problems are correctable.
Do you love your husband?
If so, you need to five him plenty of affection. I know you love your dog, but your husband is more important. Think of the things you used to do for him when you were totally besotted with him. Start doing some of them again.
I imagine that this could be a lot of fun for both of you, and he would probably quit hating the dog.

Answer 5

I think there are issues with your husband and you. From what I can see there is more keeping you and him is sperate bedrooms than just his not sleeping.

I would say he hates the dog because the dog gets to sleep next to you at night and he does not.

I would say you both need to get into some form of marriage counseling either with your pastor or with a licensed counsler. Your husband and you have issues and his outlet for them is your dog.

Answer 6

well i know how he feels because i'm the same way sometimes, i shouldn't be but i'm working on it. he's jealous and if you really love him then you'd allow him to work out the problem if he acknowledges that it is a problem
first, he doesn't feel attached to it because its not his, second he may want all of your attention as others have said. if he hasn't physically hit the dog that you've seen you may want to check the dog just in case
i hope everything works out all you can do is confront him, ask him why he hates the dog, and keep a closer eye on it when he's around

Answer 7

Anyone who hates a dog because you love him has major issues. If you said your husband can't stand (not hate) the dog because he bites him for example, that would be more understandable. I truthfully don't know what I'd do in your circumstances, but I do know that I wouldn't tolerate my husband trying to hurt my dogs. If that ever happened I'd cause an uproar that he wouldn't forget in a hurry. Good luck.

Answer 8

Your husband likely has some issues that go deeper than most folks here in the Dogs forum are qualified to answer...may want to try Psychology, or Relationships? I am honestly not trying to be funny, you may benefit from help figuring out why your husband is behaving this way.

If it were the *dog* acting jealous, we could help you more.

Either way....if it were me, I would quickly decide which is more important in my life- my marriage, or my dog? Personally, my dogs were around before my husband was....if he suddenly changed and began acting cruel to my dogs, I would choose them over him if it came down to it.

You have to choose for yourself....either get some marriage counseling and get to the bottom of your husband's behavior....file for divorce....or find a good home for your dog before it gets hurt. If you do decide you need to find a home for your dog- PLEASE do not bring it to a shelter, contact Yorkie rescue via their website: http://www.yorkierescue.com/

Answer 9

My ex-husband was jealous of my dog after we got married (noticed I said ex-husband). Talk to him about it and ask why he's jealous of the dog, if he denies it, well, that shows a lack of communication and the marriage is headed downhill. Sorry, but I'd say, get rid of the husband. The dog will be faithful to you where the husband is questionable. Good luck.

Answer 10

What are his reasons for hating the dog? The dog was a gift, so he had to have liked the dog at one time. Get him a dog of his own? LOL No seriously, you need to talk to him about this.

Aww Dave B....you can come to my house! LOL :)