Pathological obsession with dog?!
Question: I have a friend who recently got a dog. It's a basically well behaved dog, but it apparently has severe separation anxiety (or maybe that's the friend). Anyway, rather than do anything to treat the dog, my friend takes the dog everywhere with her: work, the store, out to dinner. (Yes, out to dinner. She tells people it's a service dog, which it isn't but no one is allowed to challenge her on it legally, so she gets away with it.)
It's embarrassing and annoying. You can't have a conversation without it being interrupted by "No! Mommy is NOT messing around with you!" or (when we're out) "OMG! Your dog is SO cute! Look, honey! He's in a STROLLER!"
It's gotten to the point that I really don't want to spend time with her because it's all about the dog.
Any advice?
Answers: I have a friend who recently got a dog. It's a basically well behaved dog, but it apparently has severe separation anxiety (or maybe that's the friend). Anyway, rather than do anything to treat the dog, my friend takes the dog everywhere with her: work, the store, out to dinner. (Yes, out to dinner. She tells people it's a service dog, which it isn't but no one is allowed to challenge her on it legally, so she gets away with it.)
It's embarrassing and annoying. You can't have a conversation without it being interrupted by "No! Mommy is NOT messing around with you!" or (when we're out) "OMG! Your dog is SO cute! Look, honey! He's in a STROLLER!"
It's gotten to the point that I really don't want to spend time with her because it's all about the dog.
Any advice?
Maybe tell her you want to spend time with her sans dog.
Technically it is a service dog, because it makes her feel more secure with her surroundings. I know quite a few people with similar issues.
she sounds a little mentally-******?
Talk to her about it. A dog is not a human but they can be cool. She must split the time and dont give to much attention to the dog. Take her to a dog trainer and ask for help (like how she should split the time with the dog)
When you really want to go out with your friend, suggest that it be just the two of you, this time. I don't expect her to understand, right away.............but, if she doesn't get to go a few times..............the shrink should get the idea! It is the shrink who wants her dog with her............the dog would do fine at home, without her.
im obsessed with my dog, but not that bad.
im very attached to my dog, because ive never had good parents or anyone to be there for me (corny, i know.)
my dog has been the only person i could count on and be there for me.
a dog fills a hole for alot of ppl.
i understand that it is annoying, but its her life, and she can bring her dog where she wants.
maybe its time to end the friendship?
idk....
Love me, love my dog! I don't take her everywhere though. She is a Rottweiler and acts up. If she would behave better to strangers ..I might think of joining your friend.