Housemates At War Over Untrained Dog's Inside Bathroom Habits

The dog will use puppy pads to go to the bathroom, but once she has done her business on the puppy pad once, she will then go and do it everywhere else.

Stephanie

• Published in Interesting
• November 7, 2022

Sometimes, becoming housemates with a friend or family member can be a headache. Especially when conflicts arise, or disagreements begin to cause tension.

One Reddit user recently shared a story about this exact problem. Redditor u/Upstairs-War4144 posted the story in the AITA (Am I The A**hole?) subreddit, asking for advice on a situation with their housemate and her dog.

The OP explained that they had moved in with a friend they had known for ten years. The friend also has a beautiful four-year-old Staffy.

Even though the OP loves the dog, there is a problem. You see, the dog is mostly inside, and she is not very well house-trained.

The Redditor says that the dog will use puppy pads to go to the bathroom, but once she has done her business on the puppy pad once, she will then go and do it everywhere else. Understandably, the OP doesn't love the smell or the mess that this causes.

The Reddit user explained that their housemate does try to clean up after the dog, but when she cleans the floor it results in big clumps of fur being left everywhere, which then "messes with" their vacuum. The OP says they have tried to come up with solutions and discuss the situation with their housemate, but nothing ever comes of it, and they've had enough.

The Redditor says it's "disgusting," and they can't have friends over to their apartment because it's embarrassing. The OP also feels somewhat responsible for looking after the dog, even though it's not theirs.

The Redditor says they have considered locking the dog in the housemate's bedroom during the day, but that only results in the dog getting into things she shouldn't and making a big mess. They also can't leave her in the bathroom because she pees and poops on the bath mats.

The OP desperately wants to find a solution to this problem without ruining their friendship with the housemate, but it seems to be an uphill battle. Keep scrolling to find out what the Reddit community had to say about it.

The Redditor says that the dog will use puppy pads to go to the bathroom, but once she has done her business on the puppy pad once, she will then go and do it everywhere else.

The Redditor says it's "disgusting," and they can't have friends over to their apartment because it's embarrassing.

They have considered locking the dog in the housemate's bedroom during the day, but that only results in the dog getting into things she shouldn't and making a big mess.

The OP desperately wants to find a solution to this problem without ruining their friendship with the housemate, but it seems to be an uphill battle.

Here's how people reacted.

"I wouldn't live like this."

"That's disgusting!"

"There's something wrong with the dog's behavior."

"It deserves a better life than that."

"There's no such thing as an inside dog."

"Kick the friend out and keep the dog."

"Give her notice to find a new home."

"You have every right to be comfortable in your home."

"This is what dog walks are for."

What's your take on this situation? Do you think the OP is overreacting about the dog, or do they have every right to be upset about this?

There's no denying that it's not a healthy situation for anyone involved. And it's not a pleasant living situation for the dog either.

We would love to hear your thoughts on this. You can share them with us in the comment section below.

Stephanie