Kids and dogs make smells and messes. Lord knows that I know that all too well. We have 6 kids under 10, 5 dogs, and a cat. I think if you decide to rehome your dog, you should still try to get some help on your obsessive cleaning issues. I can understand wanting to keep a tidy house, but you are not only creating tension with others, but you are also putting a tremendous strain on yourself with the high expectations you have.
I have a clean freak for a friend, and I never want her to come over, and I dont even like to talk to her when she is talking about how clean she keeps her house. Its flat out annoying and feels like she is bashing me. I am a wreck the whole time she is at my house because I feel like she analyzing everything.
I keep my house moderately clean, meaning that I do my dishes daily, I do laundry daily, I vaccuum, and I keep things semi picked up. I do my weekly things like toilets, and my company things before company comes (wipe down walls, any spot cleaning, etc). You have to let kids be kids and dogs be dogs. Niether children nor animals are dolls that were just meant to be looked at and sit still.
I think that getting rid of your dog isnt getting rid of the whole problem. I think you have to address your issues as well.
It would be great if you could get some help now, and you and your dog can start over.
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