long story short - partners dog has 'accidently' attacked and killed a small dog 7 years ago. Apparently it was the smaller dogs fault for being yappy? (Pitbull vs chihuahua)
I have a medium sized dog and I do not feel comfortable putting my dog around the Pitbull. Granted it was a long time ago, however I have recently seen the dog snap at peoples hand for no reason (at big events - maybe over stimulated?) and also snap at another dog over a bone.
Unfortunately it is the size that scares me as they are so powerful, my dog would not stand a chance against him. My partner has said we will keep them separate in the same house forever, but I think that sounds totally stressful, especially as we are at the age were kids are our next step. I just do not want to enter motherhood having to look after a baby and worry about separating 2 dogs. I really love my partner, but he has made it very clear that he is not willing to 'give away his dog' even though his parents have offered to take the dog so I can live comfortably (he will still get to see the dog). I have nobody to take my dog, and have no family nearby therefore I would lose contact with my dog if I rehomed him and do not have the option. We are at the stage now where we either get married and move in together, or break up. I am making multiple sacrifices to be in this relationship already; which is why I feel strongly about him making one. AIBU?
AIBU?
For refusing to move in with his previously aggressive dog...
sarahmoore2 · 17/04/2024 18:31
Am I being unreasonable?
491 votes. Final results.
POLLbettingpencil · 17/04/2024 18:34
why would you want kids around a dangerous dog?
IfIwasrude · 17/04/2024 18:35
I would not want to be with your partner.
sarahmoore2 · 17/04/2024 18:36
@bettingpencil believe me, i have discussed this. he thinks we would introduce slowly and get him used to the child i said the child will be being a child, and he said we will train the child to leave the dog alone? He thinks the dog will protect the child like its his own? even though, he puts the dog away when children come over ...
bettingpencil · 17/04/2024 18:34
why would you want kids around a dangerous dog?
sarahmoore2 · 17/04/2024 18:36
@bettingpencil believe me, i have discussed this. he thinks we would introduce slowly and get him used to the child i said the child will be being a child, and he said we will train the child to leave the dog alone? He thinks the dog will protect the child like its his own? even though, he puts the dog away when children come over ...
bettingpencil · 17/04/2024 18:34
why would you want kids around a dangerous dog?
Ponderingwindow · 17/04/2024 18:40
You shouldn’t want to have children with a man that isn’t a responsible dog owner. He is supposed to be in control of his animal at all times, yet his dog managed to kill another dog. Even worse, he blames the other dog. Why would you trust his judgement?
sarahmoore2 · 17/04/2024 18:36
@bettingpencil believe me, i have discussed this. he thinks we would introduce slowly and get him used to the child i said the child will be being a child, and he said we will train the child to leave the dog alone? He thinks the dog will protect the child like its his own? even though, he puts the dog away when children come over ...
bettingpencil · 17/04/2024 18:34
why would you want kids around a dangerous dog?
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