To want to re home our 10 month old puppy...

[intheloudhouse]

We got a cockapoo last summer. He's a nice natured dog and house trained quite easily but he just causes me so much stress.

I have a very active 4 year old and I'm currently 20 weeks pregnant with HG so most days moving from the sofa is an effort at the moment.

He chews all DS's toys, all of my underwear to shreds (he gets it out of the washing basket) he terrorises the cat, (we have to now feed the cat on the kitchen table as he eats her food) goes into the bins and rips everything up that's in then, he annoys DS and steals food from his plate, he constantly jumps up on the back of the sofa to look out of the window and bark.. when DP is away I can't even go and stay with my parents for support as he hassles their elderly dog.. and quite simply I honestly don't have the energy or headspace to be able to give him the love and attention he needs at the moment with me being so unwell and then obviously I'll have a baby too in 5 months.

DP will not have any of it that I want to rehome him. He says he would rather get rid of me first. But it's me that's left with him while he goes out to work or for meals or days out with his friends on a weekend!

I just don't know what to do.

Message from MNHQ - please do read all the OP's posts before commenting as there is more to this thread than initially appears and the OP is in need of support. Thank you.

OP is getting lots of support in the Pregnancy Choices board which is probably the best place for her to have that discussion

OP I hope you are ok x

Your dog is going through teenage years I currently have a 10 month old spaniel who is doing the same. If your partner is so insistent maybe suggest he takes them to puppy classes ? Found going really helpful as it mentally stimulates the dog and will help them build a bond.

I've come back and re read.
OP you are not a failure. The whole slew of events and lack of support is the issue. Not you as a person.
There are decisions that only you can make, so I'm not going to comment on them because it's not helpful.
But once you have made those decisions, remember that you, the old you, are still in there.

I'm so sorry op, I think it is best if you rehome the dog and go and live with your dad - you need some physical and emotional help and to get away from that abuser. From there, contact a solicitor and see where you stand and you can decide whether you want to continue your pregnancy. Do what is right for you. Sending you lots of love xxx

@Definately

I suggest YOU read my F comment before commenting. I clearly said she should definitely (correct spelling) NOT keep the dog?!

I’m a dog lover.

But there are some real cunts on this thread.

Op clearly has some emotional and mental health issues, caused in most part by an abusive cunt.

For the record, if at this juncture you are still focusing on the fog, you are a c*nt.

@Fabiofatshaft1

I’m a dog lover.

But there are some real cunts on this thread.

Op clearly has some emotional and mental health issues, caused in most part by an abusive cunt.

For the record, if at this juncture you are still focusing on the fog, you are a c*nt.

This (and I'm a dog lover too).