[Gracie2006]

One thing jumped out at me, the word "permission". Since when does an adult need permission from anyone to do anything? Yes, you live together. That does not make "him" a "king" and give him permission to rule over all that live there. Perhaps you could find some middle ground. Maybe there is one room that will be off limits to the dog. If it were me, I would be thinking about getting some counseling. If he is like this with the dog, what other ways will he try to control you? I worry when this topic comes up. I have a girlfriend who was abused by her husband for many years before she finally had her fill and left him. She always had to get "permission" to spend money, to go out with her friends, to get a pet, to get her ears pierced, to do anything! Proceed with caution girl friend!