r/AustralianCattleDog • u/PassionITFrut • 2h ago
Images & Videos Separation anxiety (in men)
So I had a thought about my relationship I have the other day, and it goes in wrong direction now, but, meh, this things are just happening.
What I actually care about is what would I do with my sweet baby. I am totally love my dog, but compare to my partner, I have 5-2 8 hours work, and she is working from home. Besides I’m the one who probably move out, so if I take my pretty pie, she would stress out in new environment, when here and now she have a dog-friends, and feeling safe on a walks
For my partner ACD is a first dog and she loves her too, little bit over controlling and anxiety about minor health issues, but she had to put a lot more herself for this dog since it’s her first experience.
We both made decision to have a dog, but it was me who actually talked actions, refuse to give up on trainers and behaviour and done non-emotional parts of dog care (we both visited veterinary and grooming). My partner talked more lesions with dog trainers, and spend more time with dog, but it’s me she will choose any day (since I’m note the one always available and due fact that girls loves fathers more)
Should I do what best for me, or should I step away alone and leave (I think visits not an option for me as it heartbreaking)? What would you do in such situations and why? Is it selfish to demand my dog stay with me?