I have 2 dogs, they are weimaraners I love me dogs dearly but my husband has issues with them being dirty and licking their privates and we have had many fights about the dogs, I would really like for them to be in the house I would train them and such. But he will not budge, on the issue. They do have good insulated dog houses and plenty of food water and attention I would rather spend time out there with them. they are taken for walks daily and I am out there playing with them all the time. I feel bad for them If I had my way (which I don't ) They would be inside. I am not sure how to get him to budge on the issue I live in CA right now. Southern. I am gonna try to get his mom to talk with him when we go home to visit them for christmas. there should be some type of compromise right? any way thanks .
2007-12-06 03:36:30 · 31 answers · asked by Tiffany W 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
thanks he will not budge he is gonna install a dog heater for when it gets really cold and I am gonna push the issue with the inlaws and find out and sit with him to see what his real problem is.
2007-12-06 04:05:12 · update #1
I can understand where your coming from. And I can understand the answers of the rest of the community. If hes not willing to budge about this situation, its not realistic to dump the husband. It just doesnt work that way. If the dogs have insulated dog houses and bed heaters out their in them, plenty of socilization, plenty of walks and excercise, food and water, They will be fine outside. But the heaters are very important. You can get these at any pet store. Bundle up and go play with your babies. They will be OK!!.
2007-12-06 03:49:07 · answer #1 · answered by heysanj75 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Is your house completely white or something? Was he against getting the dogs in the first place? I have three dogs and except for my Shepherd/Samoyed x shedding all of the time they don't make my house dirty. He needs to understand that them licking themselves is their way of cleaning. They can't wipe themselves with toilet paper like we can. Find out if he is afraid of the dogs for some reason(He has come up with some pretty flaky reasons for not wanting the dogs inside). If he is he may not want to admit it. If his mother has lots of influence over him then having her talk to him may be the best thing. Also try making up some reasons of your own about why you don't want the dogs outside. If you don't want to lie to him then go online and do some research about what the coldest temp is that the dogs should be left in. Tell him you are really worried about leaving them out at night. If he cares what you have to say he will listen. If you two still can't work it out on your own you may want to consider counseling because this is just going to be the start of some major issues that he won't budge on.
2007-12-06 03:51:31 · answer #2 · answered by Nichole R 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Well that WRONG !!!
The dogs should be allowed in the house at all times.
Its not very fair seen as the weather is getting colder and wetter !
I have 2 dogs and they are not dirty !
There no different from humans!
I bet there really sad outside !
All they want to do it be in a warm cossy house with some effection and love .
What i would do is ...
Just say to him ''I would like the dogs inside the house, If they do have an accident on the carpet,they can go back outside''
Say if they do have an acciddent...
You could get them a outside small sort of like tree house ...Wendy house !
Make it all warm and cossy !
Whos house is it anyway ???
2007-12-06 04:01:48 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Your husband already feels like you are spending more time with the dogs than with him. He fears if the dogs are inside of the house, then there will not be any time for the two of you. Perhaps you could start by asking your husband if you could bring the dogs in at night. If he still does not allow it, then I would keep them outside and bring the discussion back up at a later time.
2007-12-06 03:50:04 · answer #4 · answered by Miss Sunshine 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i could clarify on your husband that he's not waiting to guard the canines the canines is using you loopy and easily you have stumbled on a clean abode for the canines and could be doing away with it. You paid for it so in all factors present or no longer he can no longer guard it so which you may merely discover it a house that ought to furnish it the like it desires. P.S. some canines bark using fact they at the instant are not getting the attention they require, you besides mght do no longer sound like a animal individual so i think of you made a bad decision while your married procuring an animal is like having a baby you the two could % it. clarify to him that he could convey an pastime yet can't guard it your merely thinking of the animal.
2016-10-01 00:10:27 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If two people who love each other can't compromise, something is wrong. Would your husband be willing to allow a LIMITED period of indoor time for the dogs, say 1-2 hours per day on a trial basis? And could the dogs be kept out of your bedroom, for example? Sounds like your husband just doesn't like dogs, but if he knew about them before marrying you, I'm not sure what he expected.
2007-12-06 03:43:27 · answer #6 · answered by Nefertiti 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would ask him to spend the night in the dog house and see how he likes it. All kidding aside...........maybe you could reach a compromise such as having them in crates in the house at night and having them in the house part time and outside part time during the day. Agree to keep them bathed about every 10 days. If he won't agree to some type of compromise, then I believe there are some control issues that are far beyond this one. You have to think about what makes you happy as well and if only one person is getting their way, there's going to be one unhappy person which makes for a miserable life. Good luck!
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2007-12-06 04:32:10 · answer #7 · answered by kpaschke 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Wei ms are a breed that really thrive and need their human pack.They do not do well left outside and banished from the family. I would try and compromise and allow them one dog safe area of the home, maybe a Dog room. And during the day, allow them to roam free and spend as much quality time with the family as possible. It is just unfair to the breed. You chose to bring these breed into your family and it is only fair that you treat them as they deserve. I would appeal to the humane and compassionate side (hopefully he has one) of your husband, and agree that you will groom the dogs regularly, ensure the living quarters are clean and as mess free as possible.
2007-12-06 04:05:53 · answer #8 · answered by Rexydoberman 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I think he should compromise and allow you to have the dogs at least in one room of the house. It's his weird issue about the dogs licking their private parts. It's not fair that you have the dogs and they live outside. Compromise and let them be in the family room or something.
2007-12-06 03:41:36 · answer #9 · answered by DP 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Wow. I can well understand. I'm one of those people who believe that dogs belong not only in the house - but on the furniture.
I think I would re-think my marriage and consider some other arrangement if he won't compromise on this, relatively small issue.
I mean, considering how controlling and uncompromising your husband is on this issue - what other things is he not willing to discuss.
He sounds like a potential abuser to me.
Yeah I'd re-think my marriage to this man.
2007-12-06 03:51:21 · answer #10 · answered by Barbara B 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋