My husband is a cat lover, but I'm allergic to cats so we couldn't get one. However, two years ago, my friend gave me a miniature poodle who I namned Franky. Well it didn't take long for my husband to fall in love with him. He's brought us alot of joy and we just love him to pieces, not one day has my husband every been sorry that we bought him.

Having said that, I take him out to pee, keep his food dish filled and water and take him to be groomed. I figured that, getting him was my idea so I'll look after him, besides I don't ask for help anyway and I'm home all day right now. I find that my dog makes me feel alot better when I'm sitting with him in my lap petting him. The training part with the newspapers at first and all the going outside to learn where to pee was kind of frustrating in the beginning but its great after about six months or so whenever the breed of dog learns.

My husband loves it when Franky greets him after work. The minute he walks through the door Franky jumps up and down and wants his attention. It's great to come home to a pet thats so happy to see you, and so excited. Dogs grow on you and are actually worse then kids at times except you don't have to get babysitters for them. Good luck in your efforts to sway your husband. Let us know if you were successful.

Kim

A pet, especially a cute little puppy is very good therapy. I have two dogs (outside). I love them very much. And Labs are great. You can go to the river or whatever and they will fetch sticks in the water. They love to ride, etc. I can't think of anything negative about getting a puppy and your condition.

I am a totall DogLover!!, i have 4 litle ones.
They get me outside to train them.
i have to spend time grooming and bathing, drying them.
Playing with them.
Having them snuggle in my chair or bed with me,,Its very theraputic feeling, calming.
Theres nothing like the look of love of those puppy eyes as you pet them.
Getting outside with them is good for you, it gets you active and involved with the outside world.
Helps you make freinds when you join a dog club.
The training is amazing, it makes you feel fantastic to this little thing that doesn,t even know not to pee on the floor to being fully trained and cooperative within a few short months.( Takes LOTS of PRACTICE AND PATIENCE ).
When they do something funny like chasing the light from flaslight or you sctratch a box so they do it or you growl and they do it back!
When they wag their tails and cover you in kisses when they are happy to see you!.
How could NONE OF THAT BE GOOD FOR YOU!!! IT IS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!.
You will need a training crate, instemental in potty traing or when you cant watch.
THE ART OF RAISING A PUPPY; BY THE MONKS OF NEWSKETE! a FANTASTIC BOOK, i personally love it, gives you great insight into Dog Life And Behaviours And Why, is definately not a dry read.
Your husband wont regret keeping this puppy, before long he,ll rolling on ground with him playing!!!!.
GOOD LUCK!!!!
Let me know what happens, id lov to know!
Hugs!

I am a totall DogLover!!, i have 4 litle ones.
They get me outside to train them.
i have to spend time grooming and bathing, drying them.
Playing with them.
Having them snuggle in my chair or bed with me,,Its very theraputic feeling, calming.
Theres nothing like the look of love of those puppy eyes as you pet them.
Getting outside with them is good for you, it gets you active and involved with the outside world.
Helps you make freinds when you join a dog club.
The training is amazing, it makes you feel fantastic to this little thing that doesn,t even know not to pee on the floor to being fully trained and cooperative within a few short months.( Takes LOTS of PRACTICE AND PATIENCE ).
When they do something funny like chasing the light from flaslight or you sctratch a box so they do it or you growl and they do it back!
When they wag their tails and cover you in kisses when they are happy to see you!.
How could NONE OF THAT BE GOOD FOR YOU!!! IT IS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!.
You will need a training crate, instemental in potty traing or when you cant watch.
THE ART OF RAISING A PUPPY; BY THE MONKS OF NEWSKETE! a FANTASTIC BOOK, i personally love it, gives you great insight into Dog Life And Behaviours And Why, is definately not a dry read.
Your husband wont regret keeping this puppy, before long he,ll rolling on ground with him playing!!!!.
GOOD LUCK!!!!
Let me know what happens, id lov to know!
Hugs!

I have two dogs (one of them is featured in my avatar). One of them is really scared of everything, and the other one is extremely outgoing. I love them both to pieces. It is very comforting to have them around and be able to love them. Something about those puppy eyes and wagging tail greeting you at the door when you've had a really difficult day makes it worthwhile. I don't regret having my two dogs, and I think it is very theraputic.

I have a cat! I don't know what i'd do without her! I think animals really help with anxiety they give off a calming vibe! I hope you get your puppy! :)

Bad news bears. The hubby said no. It's hard to make him understand. He just keeps saying that we don't need a dog. I think, well you don't need a playstation and all that crap but you have it. And that is what comforts him at the end of a long day. It's not that he's not a great guy- because I really am the luckiest girl in the world to have him, it's just that getting him to understand me about this certain topic is super frustrating.

I'm not giving up though! I'm gonna keep trying and hope that he'll just fall in love with lil Boomer!! He lives at our house right now as does my sister and her little daughter. She got him for free and isn't sure she wants to keep him, that's why I want him so bad. You grow attached quickly to these little guys!!!!

It's funny, I feel like a 5 year old begging her dad for a puppy- I promise I'll walk him and feed him and bathe him!!! LOL- thanks for all the help and suggestions. I'll keep trying and update you all later!

I've got a lab mix. He's my best friend (don't tell my hubby)!

why not try a guinia pig or a rabbit? Birds are nice too.

Keep trying! I have a yellow lab - actually she is my husband's dog but guess who takes care of her? ME of course. She's big and smelly but she's a real treasure. Maybe he will get attached to the puppy! I have always had animals in the house, cats, dogs, gerbils, even rats (pet rats not the pestilent kind lol).

If you end up not being able to get a dog, check into fancy rats. They are really fun pets, they are clean, smart and very sweet. And you can put them in the cage when you're tired of them.

JoJo

JoJo

I wouldn't know what to do with myself if I didn't have dog....I can't imagine going through life without one ever again. I have had my sweet little Bella for 5 years. She knows when I am ill because she sits on me and keeps watching me until the anxiety subsides. She makes me feel loved and so much less lonely. I whole hearedly advise you to keep that sweet puppy.

I have three dogs and I love, love, love them! They greet me everyday when I get home from work with wagging tails....when my two boys (teenagers) are not around I play with the dogs and they really help de-stress me after a long day. However, think of the dog as well. If your husband is not ready will the dog have a loving, welcoming home with him? Hope that helps......good luck!

I have a black lab and alone alot. He's great company and is protective of me. I think it would be a great idea to get one as long as you have somewhere they can run ect... they are hyper though.

i would never have called myself a 'dog lover' until about a year ago wen i got my ludo.
i've never had a dog before, and to be honest it wasnt somthing i was really thinking about! but i saw the advert for a litter of old english sheep dog puppies and somthing inside just clicked, like a gut feeling, i new it was a big decision and a massive commitment, but it just felt sooo right, i called the lady arranged to see the pups, myself and partner went to see them, there was 2 left, and we both just looked at the one with the black patch over his eye, and said 'this one'.
the rest is history! we took him home and it is the best decision i have ever made! i love him with all my heart! until you have a dog you cant imagine how much you will love and cherish it.
however, choose carefully the breed and size of dog you buy, ludo is the love of my life, but he is damm hard work, hes stubborn as a mule, stinks! digs up the garden, drips all over when he has a drink, jumps all over guests that to the house, drips poo all down his bottom! humps the sofa, an peoples legs, rolls on his back an turns to jelly if you want to move him and he dosnt want to, chews shoes, grabs stuff off the work tops! eats remote controls! etc etc . . . but for all his bad points, he has a million more good, and i dread the day that he goes to heaven, it will break my heart . . . .
sorry, never even mentioned my anxiety! but since i have had him my mental health has improved no end, he is a reason to get up in the morning, he is hard work, and very full on and highly strung, so no matter how bad i feel i have to get up and walk him, play with him, brush him, this might sound dramatic, but he has saved me! he stops me 'sinking' i have to be there for him, i cant just curl up and fall apart anymore when i'm 'not well' . . .
also theres like training classes to go to, you meet other people through them, gets you out an about, and it sooo rewarding to teach a dog somthing and make him understand you, its great!
i always say to him, 'take that dog suit off, i know your a real boy under that fur! i swear he is human!! everyone thinks i'm mad, but i just dont care! hes the best thing thats happened to me, and i wouldnt change him for the world!

i hope your hubby comes round to the idea! gud luck! xxx