Is It Normal to Hate My Dog, But Feel too Guilty to Get Rid of Him?

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You should hire someone, like on Seinfeld when Elaine hired Kramer and Newman to get rid of a dog.

It's best just to part ways. You both will be happier....

uh...I dont blame you. I feel bad, but I sometimes feel the same way about my dog. I also got her from the shelter. Shes not mean, just VERY annoying cant walk her, cant jog with her. She just WHINES AND WHINES! But I have grown to love her. So I wouldnt want to get rid of her. I just put up with her BS

Rehome him with a local rescue or shelter. Would you want to be with someone who didn't want you your whole life? You have to think about what's best for him. Sounds like he needs to find a nice home with someone who loves him like he deserves. And thank you for rescuing from the pound.

Maybe find someone willing to take him off of your hands for free? Someone who might actually love the dog, like a family or something.

The reason dogs are so much "work" is because people try to humanize them, keep them inside all the time, only take them out for occasional walks, and so on. We have a dog, but we allow him to BE a dog. He lives outside, he eats the leftovers from the table, he is healthy and he is no trouble at all.

i think most people like their dogs, but hey man, i can relate. but really, before i tell you my story, you should really get rid of him if you dont like him cuz he and you will be a lot better off if he's in a home he'll like and where the people can put up with him, but dont send him to a pound or kill shelther. we got rid of our chihuahua, or should i say satan spawn 3 months ago, she was the most retarded, spastic, obnoxious, annoying little runt we could ever ask for. i always had to hope no one would ever come to the door, cuz she would go into huge spasm freakouts, and she would bark all day every day at nothing, and the shock collar and bark off couldnt tame her for more than a few days, after that she started ignoring it. but yet she was smart enough to know not to run away anymore, but i'm glad she's gone now.

Omg I feel the same way!!! I want to get rid of the dog desperately but i just can't!

Aww :( ya dogs from the pound have a lot of history to them...it mightve been abused?

I understand where you're coming from. I got a dog from the pound about three years ago. I was months away from having a baby and my husband had just deployed--she was filling an emotional need. Problem is, once the baby came and once hubby came home, I stopped feeling anything for her. She was a good dog, but I was picky and felt guilty knowing that any faults she DID have were my own fault. I've since found a new and better home for her and I don't regret it.

You are not a jerk, but the fact the dog had been at the pound for "so long" and "no one wanted to adopt him" should have told you something was wrong with him. You've given this dog 3 good years, that's more than most folks would have done. You don't owe him anything and you should not allow a dog, or any other animal, to make your life miserable. Take the dog to an animal shelter or the local pound and take back your life. You have nothing to feel guilty about.

its just silly to get a dog from a pound thinking that is wont need training or any dog for that matter. you dont sound like a responsible pet owner. and the dog stinks up the house? why dont you wash it every now and then. instead of just getting rid of it to a shelter, put an add in your local paper to give the dog away to a loving home. people who will look after it and wash it and give it proper training and the love that it deserves.

Get rid of the dog, you deserve better.

Try to retrain him or ask a proffessional dog trainer for a help.

Dogs can also sense human emotions. Your pup is most likely reacting to the negativity it feels and deserves a chance in a loving home.

My personal opinon, being an owner of pittbulls my whole life, they are GREAT dogs. They are GREAT! any dog needs ALOT of attention. It really is almost like a child. (not as bad) But they whine, they will fuck your shit up, but you have to give them what a dog needs. Daily excerices, play time. Bascially be active and give them as much attention as possible! Its alot of work, mainly when your not there during the day! So When you get home its like "OMG!!! MOM!!!! or DAD!!! PLAY!!!! PLEASE!" but as the dog gets older, saldy they slow down. This subject reminds me of the movie "marley and me" But to the person posting this, what kind of dog do you own? Curious. Some breeds are less maintenance

What kind of dog we are looking to get a dog

Yeah, two cheers for adopting from a pound! You should try to find a home that you think the dog would be more suited for nmh mom has 3 dogs and can't provide properly for them, and I wish she would just find them better homes too dogs need more than just food and water.

what kind of dog is it anyway?

Contact Caesar Milan!

I know what you mean though. We had a dog from a pound that chewed up the house EVEN WALLS! We gave him every chew toy and bone known to man and nothing worked. Other than that, he was a lovely dog though.

Just want to say, people who are NOT in this situation find it very easy to judge those who are. I am a veterinary assistant and have worked for lots of animal charities. I have always loved dogs and done what I could to help those in need. I had a friend about 7 years ago who adopted a dog and then became addicted to crack. Her small apartment was always crowded with crack heads and was always trashed, and the people were feeding the dog any and everything and she was in very bad shape. I went over there once and felt so bad for her I took the dog in an attempt to be a good samaritan. Anyway, long story short the dog had many physical and psychological problems and her behavior was a terror to everyone in my home and I put up with her and worked with her for SEVEN YEARS trying to fix her. She got better for a while but in her advancing age just stopped listening to any commands and constantly went to the bathroom in the house and got into everything. I had a baby and my husband insisted I "get rid of the dog" - nobody liked the dog anymore but I really didn't want to give her up. Nobody I knew would provide her a home. I knew she was older and not that cute and not likely to be adopted, or if she was, I knew nobody would put up with her for long. HARDEST THING I HAVE EVER DONE to take her to the pound. I feel guilt constantly about it. But really, if it weren't for me, I think her life would have ended a lot sooner. I gave her a whole lifetime in dog years of love and patience and safety and comfort. So I know I did the best I can but I still feel bad. It just makes it worse when people are judgmental. :(

Not only are you normal, but you're right. Dogs are a pain in the ass. First off, they stink, it doesn't matter how much they are bathed; they will still smell bad. Second, there is no noise more annoying than a dog barking. Third, they constantly need attention and love; they have no self-respect. My cat has his own life that does not revolve around whether I've hugged him today, but a dog is like this pathetic creature that has to be told he's a "good boy" every ten seconds.

There are dog people and then there are cat people; you my friend are a cat person. It doesn't make you strange; it makes you someone who wants independence, freedom, and some goddamned peace and quiet.

Do you know why dogs dig people out of avalanches and earthquake rubble, do you know why they risk their lives chasing criminals...it's because they're so freaking desperate for attention and praise that they're willing to prostrate themselves into slave labor.

And I for one am sick of being told by society that I have to find these balls of pathetic, smelly, potentially dangerous, obnoxious, loud, and idiotic creatures cute.

They don't need a good home; they need therapy because they have no self respect.

I just don't get the dog thing. It's like having a damn toddler that never stops shitting itself.

Seems like there used to be a lot of people on IIN who don't know shit about being a responsible pet owner... :/ This post depresses me and I regret that I read so many of these fucked up comments.

How can you return him or get rid of him? Dogs have feelings and emotions too

WOW! Okay, so ummm you hate your dog, you my friend have issuess! You should consider going to the therpy! LOL Never hate your animals becuase they will hate you! Animals are smart! They understand what your saying, but they pretend like they don't. Just testing you. So dude, not normal.




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