What if you fall for someone who…

hate dog, or is afraid of dog, or has allergy with dog, what would you do? How would you resolve the issue between him/her and your dog?

 

Thank God I am already married and we both love dogs... LOL. But if I was not married, and I had my dog before the new man in my life... then the man would be gone! Dog always comes first, they will love you until the end!!!

 

Aw man I have never thought about that. I guess Ill be leaving a change of clothes at his house and showering as soon as I got there.
I don't even know what I would do because I can't let my Oscar go.

 

I think I would not fall in love with a person who would hate dogs.
If afraid, it could be easy cause he will get used to be with a nice dog if it would not be a "phobia" already. And an allergy could also have a remedy, if there is a will, there is a way. LOL

 

Lol but what would you do if you brought him home and the dogs were put away and he didn't know that you had any.

 

He will certainly know since I do have profile photos on my Facebook with my dogs. If he have not browse my photos yet on the site, it might mean he was not really interested to know more about me. LOL

 

Hate of dogs and fear of dogs are things that can be changed...but allergies is a different story. If there is some form of medication I'd recommend that...otherwise, I'm not sure what I'd do.
If I were with someone who just hated or feared dogs, I'd be like "lol deal with it"

 

I am not going to give up my dogs just to be with him. If he loves me then he must learn how to love the things who are dear to me. That's all.

 

Good attitude. Generally speaking your dogs will be more loyal to you than any man can ever be. Giving up a dog for a man is a very poor trade.

 

I think love is more important but I would at least try to change his mind about the dog at first but if he still didn't and was the love of my life I would probably choose the man over the dog.

 

That's sad. For the dog, I mean. And for you, if he doesn't return your love in full.

 

There is a big difference between someone who CAN'T be around dogs do to allergies and someone who prefers not to be around dogs because they don't like them. I would say if the love my life developed an allergy to the dog that mad ethem sick I would probalby look to find a new, safe and loving home for my dog. But if it was just a matter of them not liking my dog then too bad for them.

 

Thanks Victor Leigh. I am a fan of the sayings: "If there's a will, there's always a way". I had a boyfriend before who is allergic to fur so he always take his dose of antihistamines whenever he visit me at home.

 

Well being a dog-lover is actually very important to me, so I don't foresee myself becoming involved with someone who doesn't enjoy dogs. Also, if there was a fear of dogs (which is understandable especially with bully breeds which are the only sorts of breeds I'd probably ever own) then I would try to show them that there isn't anything to fear. Allergies are a bit trickier. It's something that's out of the other person's control. I would try to see if there was anyway to work around it, such as allergy shots or medications. But if not then I'd try to find a dog with hypoallergenic fur.

 

That's what I would call devotion. So what happens if the two of you get married? Put him on antihistamines 24/7? Or put him into a space suit?

 

Believe it or not, I'm allergic to my dog. I take a claritan every day. I actually have built up an immunit so that I can go a few days without getting itchy. If I'm around any other dog, or away from my dog for a few days though the allergy returns and I need another claritan.

 

Well, we are consulting a doctor about this matter and he told us to introduce the allergen gradually to my boyfriend so that his body will get used to it.

 

I believe that will happen, like I said I have grown very used to my dogs allergens, but not so much to other dogs. Just remember your boyfriend might re-develop the allergy if he is away from the dog for some time... but he will once again (and more quickly each time) get used to the dog.

 

You can also try introducing him to dogs gradually. Like start with a tiny toy Chihuahua and slowly moving up the scale until he's comfortable with a giant Dane. Like this:

 

Well, in my case it is cats over dogs....but the same rule applies. I do not even consider a first date with any man who does not like or at least tolerate cats. Why even give yourself the chance of falling for someone who hates dogs or is allergic? If you realize being a dog owner if important to your well being and happiness, then make the selection of who you see BEFORE that choice becomes needed.

If for some reason, you are at that horrible choice, good luck! I have no idea what I would do.