Pet Owner Has Had It With Their Entitled Roommate Who Owns A Dog Yet Dumps The Responsibility Of Training It On Others

The pet owner is starting to feel resentful because the situation lessens their bonding time with their own dog.

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• Published in Animal Stories
• October 31, 2022

Who is going to take care of the dog when your roommate is at work or out of town? Well, it shouldn't be you (unless, of course, you're willing to take on that responsibility).

Dogs are expensive. In addition to the cost of food and vet bills, there are also things like obedience classes, toys, and doggy daycare to think about.

One rule that should always be set in stone is that it is never a roommate's responsibility to take care of the dog. The reason for this is simple—a dog is not a toy or an accessory, they're a living creature that needs love and attention.

Taking care of a dog is a big commitment, and if your roommate isn't willing to make that commitment, then they shouldn't have owned one in the first place

Of course, there will be times when your roommate breaks this rule and doesn't take the dog out or neglects to feed them. When this happens, it's important to have a conversation with your roommate about why their actions are not acceptable.

Today's post is about a redditor and their entitled roommate. The original poster is a dog owner with a roommate who also owns a canine.

But there's one problem. This roommate thinks that it's also the OP's responsibility to train their dog.

If you're a responsible dog owner and an adult with responsibilities, naturally, you'd think this roommate's way of thinking is absurd. Let's take a look at how the users of the "Am I The A**hole?" (AITA) subreddit reacted.

These two people are roommates who also have their own dogs.

Training the other dog is taking away the OP's time.

An anxious dog can be destructive.

Training the other dog is making the OP stressed.

The OP has had enough and decided to just go on walks with their dog only.

The situation is taking a toll on OP's mental health.

Their roommate wants the OP to take some responsibility on the dog that OP doesn't even own.

While it's best that they live separately, the OP thinks that their roommate will once again dump the responsibility on others.

It's never the OP's responsibility to train the dog.

The OP did more than enough for their roommate's dog. It's time for the roommate to take responsibility.

It's the roommate who needs to make adjustments, not the OP.

It should be the roommate who should deal with their own dog's separation anxiety.

Since when are dogs a roommate's responsibility? This person is being unreasonable.

The easiest solution is for someone to move out.

The roommate probably needs to involve a professional trainer.

A user suggests putting it in a crate with a bone every time the OP and the dog go out on walks.

Another user asked if the roommate has a crate.

According to the OP, using a crate isn't good for the roommate's dog.

A Redditor suggests getting a crate without wire bars.

The roommate probably needs a new crate and create a new routine.

The OP is not in a state where they can manage to train another dog.

According to experts, roommates, especially ones with dogs should set boundaries from the very beginning. All responsibilities should be clear.

If it works, try to set up a schedule in written form for all the roommates to follow. If the person you share a house with isn't being cooperative, it's time to consider moving out.

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