To think that having a dog is just a nuisance?

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The kids wanted one, as did DH. Got a lovely Cavalier King Charles 6 months ago. He's well trained and very affectionate but I now find him the most annoying burdensome nuisance. Why would i want another dependent? He's lovely when he lies down at night on the sitting room floor but I could have bought a rug for that purpose.

Yeah they're a nuisance but so are children and husbands, and all of them are worth it.

I rescue and foster dogs from Manchester and Cheshire Dog's Home. I absolutely love them and was heartbroken a few weeks back when my senior most rescue had to be pts on vet advice.
Sounds to me like you are just not a "dog person". That does not make you unreasonable at all. Not everyone likes dogs and that is your prerogative. At least your kids and DH like the dog. Perhaps next time get a lower maintenance pet, like a goldfish.

Actually in fairness, he whines less than the kids and smells better than the husband

I think fishfinger has hit the nail on the head really.

(I bet you love him really.)

Oh dear, you're one of them. Poor doggie :(

I'm sorry to hear that raltheraffe. I used to be a dog and cat person when I was younger. I just find that I've got enough to do without trying to stop him running out the door every time it opens...we're going to get him neutered, might this stop him wanting to sprint over to every female dog's house within a ten mile radius?

I'm confused. Your dog sounds the total opposite of a nuisance. I will happily swap you a constantly meowing cat, now that is total ear torture.

Ah no Plinkyplonks I'm very nice to him and give him affection and walk him every night but I could definitely do without him! He stayed in my mum's for a week recently because my husband was away and I was working and I loved the peace!

Ooooh NewEra, I nearly would!

Could have bought a rug for that purpose

I think I would be the same op, we were mulling it over once, and someone said they were like another child, erm...no thanks.

My mil has a gorgeous lovely dog - thats ideal for us. Lots of doggie cuddles and walks without the commitment. She feels same way about DS. It works all round.

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Wtf do people not give enough thought into bringing a new life into their home? Do people really think it wont have an impact? If you dont absoloutely 100% want a pet and arent jumping up and down with the excitement of getting it then regardless of what other family memebers want, you dont get one! You would never have another baby just because your partner wanted one and the kids agreed!

A child who poos in other people's gardens UncleSue

Yes, neutering will stop that; how old is he, dogs go through the terrible teens too. Also, I cannto recommend stairgates enough, as an effective way to corral dogs, I have them in every doorway, although I aporecuat that's probably overkill for most people.

Oh no, didn't think you'd do nasty things to doggies. The trouble is though, for me doggies are meant to be part of the family, loved, cared for, not a nuisance. I really hate going on holiday without my dog, really dislike leaving her with relatives.. she is most definitely loved and a huge part of our family.

Now sounds to me that you didn't really want the dog and you don't see the dog in that way. Although you'll happily look after it, it's really more a bit of a pain and chore. That's why i feel sorry for the doggy, but it will pick up on that.

You definitely need to get him neutered. His behaviour will also calm down when you do that.

Ah no DiaDuit we gave it a lot of thought and he's a happy and well looked after doggy but I still find him annoying...I've had dogs before but none since my kids arrived.

I love other people's dogs, I think they're lovely creatures. However, I wouldn't want my own because they are such a tie, the walking them, picking up the poop, having to consider where they can go if you want to go away, the extra expense of their food and vet bills and insurance etc.

So l don't have one. It seems like something you should have considered first, really.

I hear you.
I was never a 'dog person'
Ex really wanted one so we got one.
Then he came home randomly with another without any consultation.
Of course the kids (kid in my case) and the DH say they will do their but they never do/did.
I did all the clearing, feeding, walking.
I loved them both dearly but when DH was leaving I told him I would rehome them so he took them with him.
It's soooo much easier without them.
No worries about someone to look after them when on holiday, or away for the weekend. No rushing back after work to feed and walk them, I can go the gym and the pub and what ever I want.
They are a serious tie and you have to really be a dog person IMHO.

To be fair Dia the OP probably did not realise just how much time dogs need and the volume of mess they can create.
Very good choice of dog breed though, King Charles tend to be very safe around children.

He's ten months and humping everything in sight so I presume he's a pimply adolescent boy in dog terms. They're irritating too, I hear

You clearly don't like dogs.

For people that like them (myself included) they are lovely friendly companions. My dog cuddles me all the time whenever I am home, and I enjoy her company.

Why is he annoying? is it behaviours or you jut dont like having a dog around? and during this lots of thought why didnt you research neutering?- pretty much page 1 of owning a dog/cat.

Ahh, ten months. Heh.

He will calm down, eventually. And he's plebty old enough to neuter, get him done ASAP.