I HATE non-dog people!!!

[PrincessDiana]

Okay so I'm fuming. I usually try not to let this bother me, but sometimes.. it just really really really REALLY irks me. One of my roommates is "not a dog person". His family had a dog growing up but she was left outside for a majority of the time and was never given any attention. They potty trained her by rubbing her nose in her accidents. They "thought she had cancer" and never took her to a vet or anything! She died recently of natural/unknown causes.

ANYWAY. He just does not understand dogs. I wonder if maybe mine are just super spoiled but I tend to think not. He always eats in our living room, leaving food sitting next to him on the couch and then gets mad when the dogs try to get it. I'm sorry but DUH! If you leave candy sitting in front of a child, they are obviously going to try and get it. I don't think any amount of training can really help with that.

Also, I came home today and Maggie was running around while Franklin was stuck in his playpen. I asked him why and he said because Franklin pooped on the floor. I just ignored him and let Franklin out.

He has never had a puppy and does not realize that dogs do NOT understand us when we talk to them. He always screams commands at the dogs and gets annoyed when they don't listen. He constantly talks about much he loves Maggie because she's so well behaved and he thinks Franklin is annoying but really he's just being a puppy. He also comments all the time about how spoiled my dogs are.

I'm sorry.. I just get so frustrated. I really would move out and away from him but we can't afford to move out on our own.

[morningsting]

Aww (((HUGS))) I'm sorry that he's so uneducated when it comes to dogs I would be so frustrated all the time if I was in your position. Hang in there!!!

Amy

[Misti1]

I don't think this room mate situation is going to work under the circumstances. A lot of my lady friends are NOT dog people and I really don't even enjoy them coming to visit. I couldn't imagine them living with me. As a matter of fact I had a Non doggie roommate, and I vowed that when she moved out I was getting another yorkie, and I did.

Now imagine my daughter's situation in ATL. Her boyfriend's roomates are East Indian and they do NOT like dogs and do not respect them. They have made it plain that Mika is not welcome over there, so when she goes to spend time with him, Mika has to be back home alone. ugh

[Tasha07x]

That would make me soooo mad too. I would hate for someone to be like that with bailey. when we eat bailey is in his bed still lookin at us, as if to say ''if u drop some food its mine'' lol, thats just how puppies are. Such a shame u have to put up with people like that in your own home ~hugs~

[Jeri Cunningham]

Everyone that know me knows if you don't like dogs don't come to my house. My dogs come first! Once my grown son said "I don't like having dinner when you feed the dogs at the table" I said well you may not want to eat here anymore! He has never said anything again and still comes to dinner...

I always tell everyone Yorkies are like spoiled two year olds and if that isn't something they can handle my house isn't for them....

[cesar49]

Originally Posted by Jeri Cunningham

Everyone that know me knows if you don't like dogs don't come to my house. My dogs come first! Once my grown son said "I don't like having dinner when you feed the dogs at the table" I said well you may not want to eat here anymore! He has never said anything again and still comes to dinner...

I always tell everyone Yorkies are like spoiled two year olds and if that isn't something they can handle my house isn't for them....

people are more important than dogs...everyone knows your not supposed to treat them like people....feeding a dog from the human table is a no no... i like my dogs trained... to each his own....

[ChantalB]

Ya it must be so annoying for you!

I think that most people that don't like dogs are just selfish people.

Your roommate should watch the Dog whisper.lol

[Rae Rae]

I'm so sorry your roommate is like this. I understand some people just don't care for dogs, well actually I don't understand it, but I accept it. But the least they can do is be understanding of dogs behavior, especially when they live with the dog! The key is you have to train your roommate, but it sounds like he's not willing to even begin to understand how a dogs mind works. A lot of people think that they have the same behavior concept as little kids, but they don't. In the end, I think these are the people that lose, they will never know they love of having a dog.

[sullysmum]

Get rid of the room mate and get another dog!

[Misti1]

Originally Posted by sullysmum

Get rid of the room mate and get another dog!

[shuber]

I used to be "not a dog person". We always had large dogs growing up, my dad would bring home every stray he came upon, which in theory is nice, but these dogs were never very nice and he didn't have the time or the patience to train them. Me being a small child at the time, I had no idea that dogs even could be trained and I got bitten.... alot So I grew up thinking I really didn't like dogs. Then I started watching animal planet quite a bit and there are alot of dog training shows on there and I thought, " I think I could handle a smaller dog if it were trained properly". So, since my children are pretty much grown now (youngest is 14 and has no desire to hang with mom ) I was starting to get "empty nest syndrome" and I started doing research on different breeds and ended up with a yorkie. He was a puppy when I got him, I trained him to do everything myself, which was very satisfying, and I dont' know what I would do without him now. I also find that I am alot more tolerant of larger dogs as well.

The moral of the story is... just because some one is "not a dog person" doesn't mean they don't like dogs, maybe they just haven't had the right experience with one yet.

[red98vett]

Our differences are what makes the world go round - we can't expect everyone to love pets whether dogs or cats - but - I would be worried leaving my dogs with someone who I knew didn't care about them ...is there a way you could have them safe and also away from him since he obviously isn't really helping you take care of a puppy ?

You all scare me with the roommate stories- I considered it for like a split second when I had to make decisions after my husband died. I knew it wasn't what I wanted... so when I had to leave my house - I found something I hoped I could afford. It's not the nicest part of town but close to work and so far the people are great.... and I like the apartment - I pay more than I should have but it's working out pretty good considering.

Is there any way you can get out on your own so there aren't problems like this ?

[paulapoo]

I'm sorry your roomate is like that. Poor little Franklin can probably feel that he isn't crazy about him.
When people come to my house they are warned. You will more than likely have a dog sitting on your shoulder and licking your ear before you leave.
Maybe I'll get around to "properly training" them some day. But I doubt it! If you don't like it, don't come to my house!

[Peanutt]

Originally Posted by PrincessDiana

Okay so I'm fuming. I usually try not to let this bother me, but sometimes.. it just really really really REALLY irks me. One of my roommates is "not a dog person". His family had a dog growing up but she was left outside for a majority of the time and was never given any attention. They potty trained her by rubbing her nose in her accidents. They "thought she had cancer" and never took her to a vet or anything! She died recently of natural/unknown causes.

ANYWAY. He just does not understand dogs. I wonder if maybe mine are just super spoiled but I tend to think not. He always eats in our living room, leaving food sitting next to him on the couch and then gets mad when the dogs try to get it. I'm sorry but DUH! If you leave candy sitting in front of a child, they are obviously going to try and get it. I don't think any amount of training can really help with that.

Also, I came home today and Maggie was running around while Franklin was stuck in his playpen. I asked him why and he said because Franklin pooped on the floor. I just ignored him and let Franklin out.

He has never had a puppy and does not realize that dogs do NOT understand us when we talk to them. He always screams commands at the dogs and gets annoyed when they don't listen. He constantly talks about much he loves Maggie because she's so well behaved and he thinks Franklin is annoying but really he's just being a puppy. He also comments all the time about how spoiled my dogs are.

I'm sorry.. I just get so frustrated. I really would move out and away from him but we can't afford to move out on our own.

Don't you value training your dogs?? Dogs can be trained not to eat people food, and they also should be disciplined when pooping on the floor. Also, it takes a LOT of energy to hate people. Calm down.

[DukesMommy]

I would try to find another room mate, or try to find a way to not need one. For me it would be too stressfull to have a room mate live with me and my dog. I never wanted to have to worry about the situations that can arise when you have a room mate. Though I know it works for some people. It doesn't sound like it's working well for you, at least with that one. I can understand him not wanting them to get his food, or potty on the carpet but if he has more issues than just that, I wouldn't want my dogs around him.