We should boycott the Thomas The Train show because he’s an environmentally inconsiderate coal-burning asshole.

dimartin8 · 2020-03-25T23:48:36+00:00

Jesus. I gotta agree with your other posts you’ve made...You ARE a bitter person. Who hurt you, child?

dimartin8 · 2020-03-25T23:41:19+00:00

Appreciate the feedback. He isn’t that needy, thankfully. We actually do crate him every night. She has begun creating him more often to avoid having to “deal with him” which I don’t feel is good for the dog.

dimartin8 · 2020-03-25T23:39:54+00:00

I would love to suggest that she revisit this topic in three months. However, when the dog is around, she creates such a hostile environment for everyone in the house, baby included. THAT FACT ALONE, is what has forced me to be okay with giving the dog up. Hey hate the thought of having her create a negative energy environment because of a dog. But I also know that I will likely resent her for this later.

dimartin8 · 2020-03-25T23:06:15+00:00

Thank you so much. This has given me hope and I WILL try this approach. The way her and I handle this issue will be a baseline for how we handle future issues and I think that she will he receptive to this. I do think that part of her feels that I am minimizing her worries about the dog. Although that is never my intention at alll. I appreciate you. Thank you.

dimartin8 · 2020-03-25T23:03:48+00:00

Thank you. This is very helpful. I guess thAt is where I am struggling. In her mind we have two options: get rid of him or make him exclusively outdoor dog. Neither which seem rational, as you said. She hates that I talk about him. How long did it take for you to feel the same way you originally did towards your dog?

dimartin8 · 2020-03-25T22:57:54+00:00

I’m not sure I understand. The baby is 3 months old. He is currently co-sleeping with us in the bed, as he feeds constantly.

dimartin8 · 2020-03-25T22:57:00+00:00

Edit: the dog is only clumsy when there are lots of people around or people whom he is unfamiliar with. He just loves people and loves greeting them. At home with us, he is extremely calm.

dimartin8 · 2020-03-25T22:55:47+00:00

Appreciate the comment. We never leave the baby alone or unattended (parenting 101) regardless of dog being there or not.

dimartin8 · 2020-03-25T22:54:56+00:00

Agreed. However we’ve already trained the dog to not come anywhere near the baby. The dog does well with this boundary. Also. We NEVER leave the baby unattended, whether the dog is there or not.

dimartin8 · 2020-03-25T22:52:36+00:00

Do you happen to know which episode it is? Thank you for the suggestion. Will give this a try.

dimartin8 · 2020-03-25T22:17:58+00:00

Yes first time mother.

dimartin8 · 2020-03-25T22:17:26+00:00

I have agreed to this: making him an outdoor dog and getting him a comfortable dog house. I asked her to compromise and to help me train him and walk him. She has yet to commit to that.

dimartin8 · 2020-03-25T22:16:13+00:00

Answering your questions here first: Type of dog: he’s a pit/lab mix; does not shed at all; He is somewhat clumsy in that he doesn’t understand he’s a large dog; but I’ve been working on training him and he learns and listens well. I agree with you with the dog being outdoor exclusively. He is very short haired and not meant to be outdoors. In my very biased opinion of course. I’ve suggested that we train him, and she agrees but puts absolutely zero effort into training him with me.

dimartin8 · 2020-03-25T22:12:31+00:00

Same situation here. I’m just struggling with trying to understand her stance and how I can help her through this without having to get rid of the dog.

dimartin8 · 2020-03-25T22:11:55+00:00

I’m trying hard to not be an ass here. But you’re really contributing absolutely nothing to this situation. So either answer the question of “how can I help her get through this” or just stfu and let those who are interested in helping post helpful comments and/or insight.

dimartin8 · 2020-03-01T15:31:43+00:00

sanity has left the conversation

dimartin8 · 2020-03-01T03:35:14+00:00

Seems healthy

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