Hubby has always had big dogs in his life...so when i got a Yorkie..it was a definite life change for him. He use to make the rat comment...and a few other comments that i didnt like. Finally i said to him.."listen, you can be nice to Pasquale and i can be nice to you...OR you can be mean to Pasquale and i can make your life a living hell....you choose" ..Needless to say...he totally adores my boy now!