Redditor Lets Go Of Her Partner's Large Dog To Avoid Being Injured, Gets Acused Of Trying To Kill It

Why do people get dogs larger than them?

Damjan

• Published in Animal Stories
• February 8, 2023

Owning and training a hyperactive dog has its challenges. OP has a large, 14-month-old dog they only got 7 months ago and have been struggling to train.

The dog is very hyperactive, and walks are taken regularly to tire it out. OP's partner knows how easily the dog gets excited and has agreed that when OP is the one walking it, it shouldn't be called from a distance because OP is too small and weak to hold the 13-stone beast if it pulls them over.

On one walk, OP's partner called the dog from 30 feet away while it was stopped to pee. The dog got so excited that it yanked OP, who was trying their hardest to hold it due to elderly people walking nearby and the fact that the puppy is a 'jump and kiss' kind of dog.

OP was about to go flat on their face when they let go, but the dog was fine and didn't jump up, instead peeing somewhere else. OP expressed their disapproval of the decision to call the dog from so far away when their partner had seen them fall before and expressed that a simple apology would have gone a long way not to make the situation so serious.

OP's partner was adamant that they were in the wrong and accused them of nearly killing the dog. Read the full story below:

OP asks:

OP has a large, 14-month-old dog they only got 7 months ago and have been struggling to train.

OP's partner knows how easily the dog gets excited

On one walk, OP's partner called the dog from 30 feet away while it was stopped to pee. The dog got so excited that it yanked OP, who was trying their hardest to hold it due to elderly people walking nearby and the fact that the puppy is a 'jump and kiss' kind of dog.

OP expressed their disapproval, but their partner believes they are wrong

OP posted an edit:

OP has offered the following explanation for why they think they might be the a-hole:

This dog is too big for them - that's clear.

Basic dog training etiquette for people who co-own a dog:

Red flags?

"Maybe this isn’t the dog for you two"

This Redditor asks:

This sounds abusive

When it comes to getting a dog, size matters. People should not get a dog larger than themselves because the dog can be too strong to handle and potentially dangerous.

Larger dogs require more strength to control and take care of, so it is important to know your own physical limits before selecting a breed. Additionally, larger dogs can be more aggressive than smaller breeds.

While this is not always the case, larger dogs require more training and socialization to ensure they behave appropriately. A dog that is too strong for its owner can be difficult to control and can pose a risk to others.

Finally, larger dogs tend to require more exercise and space to run around and play. If you cannot provide enough space and exercise for your dog, it could develop behavior problems.

Overall, it is important to be aware of your physical strength and limitations when selecting a breed. A dog that is too strong for its owner can be dangerous and difficult to control, so it is important to choose a breed that is the right size for you.

Damjan