Argument over smelly dog

Maybe you should do more cleaning OP?

I had a dog for 13 years that lived in the house and it never smelled, and believe me my family would have told me if it did.

If the hairs annoy you, run the vacuum around everyday and make sure the dog is clean. It's not difficult.

This . Enjoy your kennel.

Maybe you should wash the dog so?

Anyway, I reckon you will find once your kids start socialising with other kids they will pick up lots more bugs then in their own home!

You want to dump the dog outside in a kennel, tell you what you sleep outside in one next winter for a night and see what it feels like.

Animals feel the cold same as we do.

Health issue my eye.

It's not a health issue unless there is a person someway allergic to dogs, I'd see that as an overdramatic way of going on.

There shouldn't be much of a smell if you wash the dog. I've 2 labs and no real smell in the house but we do hoover very regularly.

I can't see you winning this one with your partner.

Bailey doesn’t even move for ours 🤣🤣 I just let it run until the little bin is overflowing with fur and then it goes home exhausted after it’s days work lol.

Wash the dog regularly with appropriate dog shampoo if he doesn't swim (in the sea). If the smell is really bad, I'd recommend a shampoo called "Fox poo" or something like that, not kidding!

Hoover the house every day with an appropriate hoover - Miele has one especially for cats and dogs, it's the best in the business (not cheap). Problem solved. Also make sure the dog is up to date with wormer & flea treatment & vaccinations and let him be examined by a vet regularly.

Your other half is obviously quite reasonable that she agreed to barring the dog from going upstairs. A good compromise

And as others said, kids growing up in a house with a dog are not at risk of health issues, rather the opposite. I would normally be concerned in having a large powerful dog in a house with (very) young children, but from my own experience with Rottweilers, I feel they undeservedly have a reputation of being dangerous. I find them very kind, gentle and obedient.

I have 2 rescue dogs ....I know what its like as my last two died 2 years ago after a wonderful few years living in our home.

In my opinion yes they should try to rehome the dog.....its a dog not a child or a baby ....if they're incapable of keeping a dog and house clean then they're not capable of looking after the dog....can they then be sure the dog won't attack the child or baby

Wrong forum to be asking this question tbh OP 😂

The smell isn't a health risk so I'd say drop that angle. Despite what loads of dog owners will tell you though, dogs do smell - they smell like dogs obviously, it's perfectly natural for them to smell that way although I certainly wouldn't have them in my house.

The time for negotiating this with your wide was years ago so I'd say you're stuck with it. When the dog dies is probably your best bet to ensure that the replacement is an outdoor dog

It doesn’t seem fair to move the dog out now. As others have said it sounds like the house (and possibly dog) need to be cleaned more. Dogs don’t really stink unless they are wet. Are they butcher bones she is giving them in the house? I agree that is a bit gross, if they are hanging around for days it’s would be the same as leaving any other non dog related meat/carcass bits out around the house.

Personally I wouldn’t have a large indoor dog with two small children - but if you feel that way it’s sort of a bit late now.

Send the dog to the groomer for a wash & blow out more often, this blows off the loose hairs also have the teeth checked for plaque for his breath. he was her pet before you, so, you lose i am afraid. Best to work together to improve the living arrangements to include the dog.

Also wash his bedding every week or fortnight of you dont it will smell. I mind dogs and i live in a small place it doesnt smell at all as they are all well cared for dogs. So i say put more effort into making the dogs smell nice & buy some Max Benjamin candles they are great as are the ~petodour candles found in good vets clinics or online. Dont fight over the dog he is her companion and women love their dogs, my man was narking about my whippets on the couch hes gone and i got another whippet much happier house !

So all in all make some effort the dog wont live forever but be kind until then or you lose your bird & your kids !

You could ask it to be moved to relationship or personal issues

You'll get all sorts of responses to this! 😂

Here's mine:

If something smells, clean it more regularly. 🙂

True about almost everything!

Try washing the dog a little more.

I have two dogs, labs. They shed throughout the year. Mostly in Spring/Early summer. During that period I wash them twice a month to clear off the dead and loose hair. They get brushed twice a week also.

The house is always spotless (a little OCD) and there is absolutely NO smell in the house.

A little extra work is required with the dogs for cleaning hair out of cars, off floors but nothing onerous.

House is hoovered at least once a day, floors are cleaned once every two days... oh and the fabric sofa (their favourite place) gets the covers taken off and washed once a month (along with hoovering the sofa completely)

As a kid I grew up with dogs, personally I think every child should. Exposes the child to many bacteria and germs that need to be added to a childs immune system..;)

If you dont like dogs (or is it just this dog) then you can stay in the dog house..;)

I think liking or not liking animals is very telling about a person. Unless there is a legitimate phobia involved, I think there is something off about people who dislike animals.

I don't trust people who don't like dogs, or animals for that matter. How can you dislike an innocent creature?

One can feel strongly about animal welfare, abhor cruelty towards animals, but still not like being around animals.

People are different and have different likes and dislikes.

Still don't trust anyone who actively dislikes an innocent creature

That's fair enough, you can think whatever you like, free world.

As can I 😁

Wash the dog and clean the house more often. You might find this to be a deal breaker for your partner if you keep pushing this, especially as the dog was there before you.

I think what is more telling is whether animals like or don't like a person. You see sometimes that animals really take to some people, and every so often they are averse to some people.