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To not want to give my dinner to the dog

356 replies

Zumarocks · 03/11/2020 20:31

Lost it with DH today and would like to know everyone's thoughts on this totally unimportant issue! Every time I cook something that could potentially have leftovers for the dog, my DH will intervene before I have 'too much' or seconds because 'the dog could have that!'. At least 3 or 4 times now I have stated that I cooked it, and if I want to eat it I will. Then comes a chorus of 'poor doggie....mummy ate your dinner....' etc. Any time I go out anywhere, I always, without fail, sort out food for everyone before I go. Today I went for a haircut. Made a shepherds pie for everyone before I went. Got back to leftovers. Was starving so just took the dish out of the oven and started eating. DH comes in, 'oh are you just eating it straight out of there!' 'Yes, yes I am, because I'm starving'! I laughed. ' Oh I thought the dog could have some of that!' he said. 'I said not likely, I'm really hungry!' He then said 'but there was loads in there!!'. At this point I lost my shit. I had literally had 2 mouthfuls OF THE DINNER I COOKED. In a totally melodramatic gesture I put the whole lot in the dog's bowl so it was overflowing, whilst shouting that he had zero respect for me and that I am totally at the bottom of the pile. Everyone else gets to eat their dinner no problem, but if I have the audacity to eat THE THING I BLOODY COOKED I get told it's not fair on the dog. FFS. I said when he starts cooking he will get to bloody well decide what the dog gets. And breathe.

OP posts:
SonjaMorgan · 03/11/2020 21:20

I put onion in my cottage pie and it can kill dogs so I wouldn't be saving them any.

AldiIsla · 03/11/2020 21:21

I hope you're having some nice dinner or a takeaway now OP.

Don't starve or he'll be sat there all smug that you've shown your arse and now you're hungry.

AldiIsla · 03/11/2020 21:21

There's no onions @missmouse101.

Malbecqueen · 03/11/2020 21:21

Why does he even feel that he can comment on how much you eat? Tell him to stop in no uncertain terms. Each time he comments - stop him - it is none of his business

Knittedfairies · 03/11/2020 21:21

Time for a Winalot pie with a flaky pastry top, with a side dish of Bonios methinks.

Doggybiccys · 03/11/2020 21:21

X post with missmouse101

Doggybiccys · 03/11/2020 21:22

X post with missmouse101

Eddielzzard · 03/11/2020 21:23

This is outrageous. You have to do it back to him or he won't learn. And reward him if he learns his lesson. Good doggie!

ispepsiokay · 03/11/2020 21:23

Every time he eats his dinner allow him two forkfuls and then say every time he lifts his fork 'don't eat all the dogs dinner', 'don't forget the dogs hungry', 'share with the dog, stop being so greedy' on repeat.

Arse.

Happymum12345 · 03/11/2020 21:24

I’m terrible at giving half my dinner to my dog! However, I don’t think I’d be too pleased of my dh decided to give my dinner away if I really wanted it though!

WorkingItOutAsIGo · 03/11/2020 21:24

Much as I love my dog, I would put my DH first. Your DH is putting the dog ahead of you, his DW. I think that calls for a serious chat.

fatblackcatspaw · 03/11/2020 21:24

err does the food have onions or rasins in it? if so actually poisonous for the dog?

Updownin · 03/11/2020 21:25

I eould start putting onions in everything Grin

IHaveBrilloHair · 03/11/2020 21:26

Give the dog his perfectly cooked steak and serve him up a plate of pedigree chum.

EmeraldShamrock · 03/11/2020 21:26

Half his portions to share with dear dog he'll soon stfu who made him the food police.

TikTakTikTak · 03/11/2020 21:27

Put him outside while you're eating so he can't sit and watch you.

Your DH, I mean.

userxx · 03/11/2020 21:28

Tell him to fuck off snd make his own dinner 🤷‍♂️

WorkingItOutAsIGo · 03/11/2020 21:30

Much as I love my dog, I would put my DH first. Your DH is putting the dog ahead of you, his DW. I think that calls for a serious chat.

Eddielzzard · 03/11/2020 21:32

This is outrageous. You have to do it back to him or he won't learn. And give him a little treat if he gets it right next time.

Dohrehmee · 03/11/2020 21:32

Just Lou I think it’s sweet

Knittedfairies · 03/11/2020 21:33

Time for a Winalot pie with a flaky pastry top, with a side dish of Bonios methinks.

Scattyhattie · 03/11/2020 21:34

That's so rude, if he wants to feed the dog he should've taken some out his own meal earlier. I hope the dog isn't carrying extra weight from the DH feeder habit, as much like us carrying excess weight causes so many health issues, ultimately cutting short their life short.

ook a bit of extra veg & put aside for the dog before dishing up, at least that shouldn't add too many calories. My own dogs are pretty spoiled, but i wouldn't give them a share of my every meal, they often have some healthy human foods (meat/fish/ veg/eggs/yoghurt) as part of their diet with kibble but have to watch amounts to keep trim.

AldiIsla · 03/11/2020 21:35

I hope you're having some nice dinner or a takeaway now OP.

Don't starve or he'll be sat there all smug that you've shown your arse and now you're hungry.

SunShinesStill · 03/11/2020 21:35

Next time only make enough and tell him his portion is for the dog, or he cooks for himself for now on

AldiIsla · 03/11/2020 21:35

I hope you're having some nice dinner or a takeaway now OP.

Don't starve or he'll be sat there all smug that you've shown your arse and now you're hungry.

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