Girlfriend Made To Choose By Boyfriend Between Him And Her Sometimes Aggressive Dog, Wonders If Choosing The Dog Makes Her Irrational

Online users agree she made the right decision.

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• Published in Animal Stories
• February 26, 2024

If your S.O. made you choose between them and your dog, we would not be surprised if you chose the latter. Even statistics reveal that 86% of dog owners would break up with someone who can't jive with their pet.

Having a boyfriend who isn't fond of your dog can be tough. It might even feel unfair if he asks you to part ways with your furry friend for the sake of your relationship.

And for some people, deciding between the two isn't straightforward because every relationship is unique. Pets, particularly dogs, can be quite sensitive creatures.

Your canine friend might be feeling a bit neglected, overflowing with energy, or simply trying to shield you from perceived threats. Regardless, your dog craves affection, too!

While a touch of possessiveness is natural, any signs of aggression toward others should be addressed. Ultimately, pet owners in a relationship need to create a harmonious environment where both the partner and the furry friend can coexist happily.

One Quora user opened up about her relationship problem. Her boyfriend wants her to choose between him and her dog, whom she mentions is sometimes aggressive.

Here is her question:

My boyfriend gave me an ultimatum: him or my “sometimes aggressive” dog. Am I irrational for choosing my dog?

As expected, more people sided with her dog.

Dogs can read people.

I'm 70 years old. Experience has taught that you should choose the dog every damned time.

Dogs are great people readers. Trust the dog.

She made a wise choice.

Actually, you’re pretty darn intelligent. The dog will always be loyal, love, and protect you from abusive demanding boyfriends.

If the OP chooses her dog, everyone wins.

You made the right choice choosing the dog. I’ll bet the boyfriend was “sometimes aggressive” and hey, maybe the dog won’t be aggressive with the boyfriend gone.

Everybody wins!

Ultimatums in relationships don't work.

Ultimatums are sick words & actions it can never fix any problems. Show him the door & wish him happiness somewhere else.

Maybe that sometimes aggressive behavior is caused by the dog's sixth sense.

Well who responds well to an ultimatum? I had this experience once.

I was dating this guy and we had a husky mix at the house I was renting at. This guy I was dating hated the dog but I think it’s because the dog didn’t like him!

Rex turned out to have been dead right! He was protecting me!

The guy slapped me once for taking off my seatbelt while he was parking. I told my late mother, who was about 76 at the time and she said “No real man hits a lady. I want you to finish with him dear. “

Of course I listened to my mum. Listen to your dog because he/she is protecting you.

Animals have a sixth sense and the dog senses danger. Just lose this guy’s number and take the dog with you for safety. You treat your dog like your best friend! 🥰🐾🐾🐾

It's hard to be in a relationship with a guy who gives ultimatums.

HELL NO! YOU GO GIRL.

Dogs have a great sense of character. Your dog decided that jerk wasn't good enough & not that right guy for you.

He's the kinda guy that always have to have his way or he'll pout. BooHoooHooo!

Do you want to be in a relationship that he's always going to give you an ultimatum. Tell him to kiss your ultimatum & tell him to leave.

It knows the man is up to no good.

Your sometimes aggressive dog knows a Charleton when he sees one— that ‘boyfriend’ is raising the hackles on the dogs neck for a reason. That dog will be your guardian for years to come.

Your boyfriend is up to no good, doggie knows it, and is acting appropriately.

Maybe the slight aggression of the dog toward the boyfriend gives the OP a signal. Dogs are perceptive creatures; they might sense red flags and aim to shield their owners from harm.

Paying attention to these cues could offer valuable insights into the dynamics of the relationship. The fact that she was given an ultimatum says a lot about what she can expect from her partner in the future.

Would you have done the same thing as the OP?

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