Curious Online User Wants To Know If It's Bad For Dogs To Not Have Fellow Canine As Companion
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“You’re ruining my dog!”
In a snug condo that shared its boundaries with two neighboring homes, our narrator (Original Poster) carved out a cozy space over the past year.
But OP wasn’t alone; her loyal four-legged companion, Gio, made the idyllic setup all the better. OP had the liberty of working from home a few times a week, and the best part was catching glimpses of Gio as he happily chased butterflies and people-watched out on the patio.
But it seemed Gio had also stolen the heart of some other residents—an older couple next door. They made a point to say hi whenever Gio was out, and the cheerful dog wagged its tail back in greeting.
However, they soon encroached into dangerous territory when they began bringing Gio treats. OP saw this as a nice gesture at first, but the frequency soon became much more than she could handle—we’re talking over two treats in a day.
I know you might be thinking, but what’s the big deal? You see, Gio was a rescue dog, and due to some history of abuse, he was extremely food-motivated. It didn’t take long for him to begin crying out the windows 24/7, all because he wanted more treats.
OP explained the situation to her neighbors, but they still wouldn’t stop! On and on the cycle went, and OP’s frustration grew as they kept ruining her dog. She escalated the issue to the landlady, but that didn’t yield much fruit.
At this point, OP was seriously thinking about going to the police. Would that be too crazy, or was there a less drastic way to solve this doggy dilemma?
We gathered a few comments from Netizens:
This was a clear-cut case of well-meaning neighbors who were oblivious to the impact of their actions, and many dog-owning Redditors knew this situation all too well.
A lot of people lack awareness of dog training, and citing ‘behavioral issues’ would be pretty foreign to them—after all, he was a ‘good boy’ and it was just a ‘harmless snack.’
Many suggested a flat-out white lie—claim the dog's health is at risk due to the treats. This should evoke empathy and work better than ‘behavioral issues.’
Do you agree with this verdict? Let us know in the comments.