Animals, Dogs, Fear and Phobias: Cynophobia

Cynophobia

By Anonymous - 01/08/2021 04:01

Today, my new boyfriend is so scared of dogs that he won’t even go in the room where my new puppy's bed is, so even on the days when he’s at home not working, I still have to pay the lad next door to come round and let it into the garden for a pee, because he’s too scared to open the door. FML

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You deserved it 896

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Not the sharpest tool

By Anonymous - 10/07/2021 02:01

Today, it became apparent that my new boyfriend has the mental process where unless you give him specific instructions, he can’t do anything right. Such as when asking him to let the dog out, it won’t occur to him to let the dog back in until I get home. By then the dog had destroyed the garden out of boredom. FML

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Dog whisperer

By J……… - 16/10/2020 02:02

Today, my new dog broke out of his new crate, ate my door, pissed on the floor, and trashed my room. I got him to help with my anxiety, but all he does is give me more anxiety. The worst part is that I adopted him as a favor to a friend, because she couldn’t handle him. FML

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You deserved it 1 191

Traumatized

By Anon - 31/10/2009 11:08 - United Kingdom

Today, I invited my very animal-phobic boyfriend over. I have a dog and a rabbit, who are always well behaved, so I insisted they wouldn't do him any harm. My dog peed all over his shoes and my rabbit furiously humped his leg and wouldn't let go. He's now even more terrified of animals. FML

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Sociopathic method

By Anonymous - 27/08/2021 18:01

Today, it seemed like my new boyfriend worked wonders training my puppy. Now she listens, doesn’t bark and doesn’t chew everything to bits anymore. I was very impressed, until my boyfriend told me beating a dog until it behaves works every time. My dog isn’t trained; she’s too terrified to move. FML

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By Puppy problems - 27/10/2013 01:23 - United States - Essex Junction

Today, I invited my boyfriend over to meet my new puppy. My dog decided to take a dump on his lap. He is now not talking to me because he thinks I trained my dog to do that. FML

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He prefers the dog

By Anonymous - 19/11/2019 14:00

Today, my boyfriend kicked me out of bed so the dog could get under the covers. FML

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By sotired - 05/03/2013 19:58 - Australia - Mona Vale

Today, my neighbour's puppy has developed separation anxiety. Every time my neighbour leaves for work, the puppy constantly whines and barks until he gets home. He works night shifts. FML

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Who's a good boy?

By Anonymous - 08/05/2020 20:00

Today, my boyfriend's vicious dog, which he got as a security measure and growls and barks at me whenever I go near it, was caught on our security camera playing like a puppy with a burglar, while the other two burglars cleaned out all our valuables. FML

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Built to last

By Anonymous - 15/11/2021 11:00

Today, my boyfriend broke up with me only two weeks after he moved into my place, because his massive German shepherd keeps running scared from my cat. Apparently, I ruined his dog by letting my cat be dominant to him, and it’s all my fault his dog is a wuss. FML

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You deserved it 157

Bad omen

By Anonymous - 18/06/2024 05:00 - United Kingdom

Today, my boyfriend apparently lied to me when he'd said we could get a dog one day. I bought a puppy for him in secret but as soon as he saw it he was all, "What the hell is that? We’re not keeping it." It’s now with his parents, as he didn’t want it overnight or even in the house. FML

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RichardPencil 30

Sunday 1 August 2021 4:37

For the sake of the relationship, you're just going to have to get rid of it. Don't worry, it's easy to find a new boyfriend.

rogue92 6

Sunday 1 August 2021 8:40

Apparently you failed to talk to your boyfriend about getting a dog or talked to him but got one against his wishes and didn't bring him with you to got said dog. Did you think if you just got a dog he would just have to live with it? If so your a selfish brat that dosen't deserve anyone untill you learn to work with them instead of just doing whatever you want.

Comments

RichardPencil 30

Sunday 1 August 2021 4:37

For the sake of the relationship, you're just going to have to get rid of it. Don't worry, it's easy to find a new boyfriend.

Plop 17

Sunday 1 August 2021 13:01

Also, while you may be tempted to give it to a shelter, it's probably better if you can just find it a new owner. Maybe a friend or relative who will let you come over and play with it from time to time. Also, you may want to make sure it's fixed before getting rid of it.

RichardPencil 30

Sunday 1 August 2021 14:36

They don't have shelters for dumped boyfriends. And while not liking dogs is a serious character flaw, it does not justify castration.

superjew 8

Sunday 1 August 2021 23:23

Yes, yes it does lol

Plop 17

Monday 2 August 2021 17:34

They do have shelters for dumped boyfriends. What do you think bars and clubs are?

rogue92 6

Sunday 1 August 2021 8:40

sadderp 19

Sunday 1 August 2021 22:59

Op’s life shouldn’t have to revolve around someone she just started a relationship with. They’re allowed to make independent decisions.

ChipBoundary 9

Monday 2 August 2021 21:55

Yes, they are. In fact, they always are, but they have to deal with the consequences of said decisions. The point of being in a relationship is because you want to be with that person and make life choices based on the life you chose with that person. If you went on a few dates and had a good time, that isn't a boyfriend/girlfriend. They become that when you make a commitment to them.

rogue92 6

Friday 6 August 2021 15:00

NEW boyfriend or not it sounds like they are living together, even if they are not she expects him to help take care of it and is upset he won't help so she DEFINITELY should have talked to him about it first for either reason even more so if both are true.

Liam Rowley 17

Sunday 1 August 2021 22:07

What would happen if, when both are sleeping, you put the puppy in the boyfriend’s arm. Just make sure you’re there when the bf wake up cuddling the puppy. To save whomever might get hurt. And videotape it.

WhataStrangeTripThisIs 23

Monday 2 August 2021 1:31

That sounds like a truly horrible idea. From someone who has a phobia (not of dogs) that would be a dangerous nightmare for me. The puppy could get hurt. Horrible idea!!!

moniqueminx89 5

Wednesday 4 August 2021 19:05

Ih my god do not do this. Exposure therapy should only be done with a trained therapist who is committed to the safety of all parties. Both the dog and the person could be seriously injured.