Annoying house mate

[AussieGirl]

So like most of you my 9 month old pup Angus sleeps inside. He isn't crated but he is very good and sleeps on his bed and doesn't chew anything etc. but that's not the point of this post.

He snores when he sleeps, and when he doesn't sleep and just all the time in general but I have gotten used to it and even sort of like it now. 3 weeks ago my cousin moved into the house which is fine and she has been the perfect house mate even if she is a bit scared of Angus but her boyfriend is driving me insane.

For the last week or so he has taken to getting up at like 2am and putting Angus outside. Which is really not okay. When I talked to him about it he said that Angus snores too bad and he can't sleep so he has to put him out. I told him that Angus was an inside dog and he would just have to get used to the snoring.

After this talk we went to bed last night like usual and Angus snores himself to sleep just like usual. At 10pm I heard him get up and put Angus out. Then I got up and let Angus back in. About 20 Minutes later I heard there bedroom door slam shut and him stomp through the house and then leave through front door and drive away.

Was I too harsh? I don't want Angus put outside at night. It is cold out there and he barks and gets scared so I would really just prefer he was inside. How do I fix this situation? I don't want him to feel uncomfortable here but I also don't want Angus outside.

 

[Max's mom]

This is your roommate's boyfriend...right? I say way to go for bringing your dog back into the house where he belongs! The guy has been there as guest for two months? What on earth would ever make him feel like he had the right to put your dog out?

My grown son and his girlfriend stay at my house one night a week so they can be at work early on Saturday. Their room is directly below mine, where Max sleeps...and snores. I don't hear it any more. It drowns out my husbands snoring! But anyway, he mentioned how loud it is through the floor and I just laughed at him. He seemed annoyed that I wasn't concerned with his complaint. It's snoring for goodness sake. Go sleep at someone elses house!

You love your dog, I would imagine like I love mine. He is not safe outside all night by himself. If someone is putting him in danger because he is annoyed, then I think you would do something about it. Love your dog and protect him.

The roommate should find someone with more patience and tolerance! lol.

 

[AussieGirl]

Yeah it's the room mates boyfriend not the room mate.

I love my dog with all of myself. I don't even particularly like this guy but I also don't want him to feel uncomfortable being at my house.

I just need a diplomatic way to tell him there is no situation in which he can leave my inside dog outside.

He has a tiny little dachshund that is an outside dog (which I don't agree with) so he obviously has different views on looking after animals than I have but this is my house and my dog so he needs to follow my rules

 

[angelbears]

Truthfully, I would flat out tell him the next time he puts your dog out he is going to be the one living outside.

 

[ripnlee]

Yeah exactly, I agree with angelbears.....regardless on who he is, he's a guest in YOUR home and should have some bloody respect how dare he put your dog outside without your knowledge? nup.......not on!! If it was me and that happened well I'm too much of a lady to say lol but he's clearly would be NO friend of mine nor anyone who I want under my roof cousins boyfriend or not! That's just my opinion That's Angus's house not his and if he wants to snore well hes entitled!

 

[QY10]

Truthfully, I would flat out tell him the next time he puts your dog out he is going to be the one living outside.

X2

That is 100% unacceptable. I remember you mentioning that there had been cases of people's dogs being stolen where you live... What would have happened if he put Angus out without your knowledge and someone managed to grab Angus from your yard?

Your house. Your rules. End of story.


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[AussieGirl]

Okay so I talked to him about it and said basically my dog, my house, my rules. I told him angus was here before he came and will be here after he is gone so if he doesn't like his snoring he is well one to wear earplugs to bed or not stay the night (since he doesn't pay rent anyway)

He told me that he can't stand un disciplined dogs so if we don't discipline him he feels that
He has to.

Angus is very well behaved. He barely barks unless he is Left outside at night, he doesn't dig, he doesn't chew or bite or jump up he just snores loudly and that's not his fault!!!

 

[ripnlee]

(He told me that he can't stand un disciplined dogs so if we don't discipline him he feels that
He has to.)?????????????????????????????????? you've gotta be kidding me? Mate seriously......he's gotta go!

 

[glen]

you've gotta be kidding me? Mate seriously......he's gotta go!

x2.he sounds like a complete arsehole I personally would ban him from my house you dont know what he is like with angus when your not home,he had a tantrum cause you went against him and let angus back in,id watch angus around him.good luck,

 

[musicdeb]

Simple solution, kick his ass to the curb! You do not have to be diplomatic, it's your house and your pup.

Talk to your roommate and tell her that his behavior is unacceptable and you will not allow it. Even though she pays rent, she is not paying rent for 2 and it's your house when it's all said and done.

Poor Angus must be so confused.

 

[swanguy7]

WOW! Who is this guy! And he doesn't even pay to stay ? Your dog is your family and he thinks he's above your dog in the house? Yep earplugs good idea. And I wouldn't be letting him be discipline your dog especially with his attitude towards dogs . Who does he think he is anyway in your house trying to over rule you ? I'd be telling him he know longer welcome to stay .

 

[Penelope's Mom]

Agreed.

Truthfully, I would flat out tell him the next time he puts your dog out he is going to be the one living outside.

 

[outnumbered_]

Truthfully, I would flat out tell him the next time he puts your dog out he is going to be the one living outside.

X2 with this 100%%%%


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[sidecar]

Yup. He'd already be gone if it were up to me. The idea that he would even think of disciplining my dog would have placed him at the curb with a promise of an ***-kicking if he came back. What kind of an idiot is he anyway???

 

[amandakay2]

I wouldnt be very nice to said person

 

[Harrygto]

kick his butt out of your house

 

[Smokeycat]

Simple solution, kick his ass to the curb! You do not have to be diplomatic, it's your house and your pup.

Talk to your roommate and tell her that his behavior is unacceptable and you will not allow it. Even though she pays rent, she is not paying rent for 2 and it's your house when it's all said and done.

Poor Angus must be so confused.

I agree with this. You've tried the nice approach. Now it's time to play hard ball. Basically NILF for the human. If he wants to spend the night (free) he pays by learning to live with snoring.

 

[TWW]

Been threw this before years ago.
First Angus can read you and your feelings.
Second what will happen the night Angus tells him NO? Trust me it is going to happen.

If he can't follow the rules, it's time to go

 

[Lisa P]

How the hell do you discipline a dog for snoring??? Tell the free loader to hit the road! How dare he!

 

[AussieGirl]

That's my point exactly
Lisa P. he is not intentionally snoring to annoy people it's just the way he breaths and it doesn't bother anyone else