[cowgirlc]

Originally Posted by Rachael1983

My BF is not a dog person but he recognizes that I consider Troy a member of the family and is treated as such. He acknowledges and notices that we do have a special bond.

We were on a road trip and Troy was on my lap while BF was driving. BF looked down and Troy and his eyes met. BF mentioned to me when I woke up that that was the first time he realized dogs are "little people". His words not mine.

I think when your relationship with your dog is unhealthy and it interferes with the relationship with your human counterparts then it needs to be addressed. Maybe this is what concerned your son, but maybe all he needs is the "AHA moment" my BF had.

Good point here, but I also think that there should never be a question as to does the relationship with your furbaby interfere with your human counterpart, each of those relationships are different and each relationship should be given its due respect at which point neither would interfere with the other.