Considering rehoming a husband.

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  • BohemianCoast
    BohemianCoast Posts: 349 Member
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    I've read this carefully and I think that most of the problems the OP describes are typical of un-neutered males of this breed. Not only are these traits not exceptional, they are far from the worst personality defects that occur. I think it's sad that people don't realise the sorts of problems that arise before taking these animals into their homes. The briefest of internet research would, I'm sure, have turned up many examples of exactly these sorts of issues. The problem, of course, largely stems from poor training in early life. If only breeders were more careful!

    Nevertheless, now that you've got him, you may find that he's difficult to rehome, or even unwilling to leave. Plus he may live for a very long time. Good luck retraining him!
  • WickedGarden
    WickedGarden Posts: 944 Member
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    Does he also leave half eaten food all over the place?
    Does he knock over the water glass and just leave it?
    Does he 'mark' his territory in the bathroom?
    Does he snore so loud you can hear him from a different LEVEL of the house?
    Does he start home improvement projects and never finish them?
    Does he spill/drop food/drink products and leave them where they fall?

    if he doesn't do any of the following deal with what you have because you are lucky.
  • AuddAlise
    AuddAlise Posts: 723 Member
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    bump for later
  • Cheshire_Kat
    Cheshire_Kat Posts: 69 Member
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    Hahaha Classic!!!
    I considered the issues and have some "husband-whisperer" solutions for you since parting with him is possibly sad and/or financially difficult.

    1) He never puts his things away - - SO - - put things away for him...for example, the dirty clothes on the floor are easily folded and replaced in his drawer. Eventually he will notice they are not getting washed unless they make it to the laundry basket.

    2) He is very lax in doing his chores. He will leave the dishes in the sink for days - - SO - - serve him dinner on last night's dirty plate. As he scoops up lasagna and finds last night's broiled haddock in his mouth, he will eventually either do dishes or be hospitalized for food poisoning.

    3) He talks while I am trying to work at home - - SO - - focus your attention on him intently. Follow him around and ask him to explain each thing he is doing. After 2 minutes and 14 seconds, he will tell you he needs to go to the bathroom, then he will slip quietly to the couch to watch tv if you pretend to look the other way. If he speaks again, repeat the focused attention on him. No husband can withstand focused attention for more than 8 minutes before he goes into shock.

    4) He constantly forgets to close doors - - SO - - install cylindrical springs on all doors so that every door slams shut loudly as he walks through. Perhaps he will decide closing the door is better than hearing the slamming. He should be the one to uninstall the springs.

    5) He yells at the screen while playing video games - - SO - - play along with the fantasy he is engaging in and yell, yelp, shout, grunt, whistle, or moan loudly after each of his vocalizations. He will immediately look at you and lose his game status which is troublesome to him. Eventually he will go mute so that you will too or he will turn off the game to focus on you if your moans were more interesting than the game. :blushing:

    Best wishes with the ongoing training. Please don't be surprised if new behaviors surface once these are corrected. I am always available for consultation.
  • ilovemybuggy
    ilovemybuggy Posts: 1,584 Member
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    :laugh: Oh my god- these posts are HILARIOUS. My friday is off to a good start- thanks guys!
  • ilovemybuggy
    ilovemybuggy Posts: 1,584 Member
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    I considered the issues and have some "husband-whisperer" solutions for you since parting with him is possibly sad and/or financially difficult.

    1) He never puts his things away - - SO - - put things away for him...for example, the dirty clothes on the floor are easily folded and replaced in his drawer. Eventually he will notice they are not getting washed unless they make it to the laundry basket.

    2) He is very lax in doing his chores. He will leave the dishes in the sink for days - - SO - - serve him dinner on last night's dirty plate. As he scoops up lasagna and finds last night's broiled haddock in his mouth, he will eventually either do dishes or be hospitalized for food poisoning.

    3) He talks while I am trying to work at home - - SO - - focus your attention on him intently. Follow him around and ask him to explain each thing he is doing. After 2 minutes and 14 seconds, he will tell you he needs to go to the bathroom, then he will slip quietly to the couch to watch tv if you pretend to look the other way. If he speaks again, repeat the focused attention on him. No husband can withstand focused attention for more than 8 minutes before he goes into shock.

    4) He constantly forgets to close doors - - SO - - install cylindrical springs on all doors so that every door slams shut loudly as he walks through. Perhaps he will decide closing the door is better than hearing the slamming. He should be the one to uninstall the springs.

    5) He yells at the screen while playing video games - - SO - - play along with the fantasy he is engaging in and yell, yelp, shout, grunt, whistle, or moan loudly after each of his vocalizations. He will immediately look at you and lose his game status which is troublesome to him. Eventually he will go mute so that you will too or he will turn off the game to focus on you if your moans were more interesting than the game. :blushing:

    Best wishes with the ongoing training. Please don't be surprised if new behaviors surface once these are corrected. I am always available for consultation.

    THIS IS HILARIOUS!! I especially liked number 2.
  • jchrisman717
    jchrisman717 Posts: 780 Member
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    I just about peed my pants sitting at my desk laughing so hard reading this post! Love it!
  • Hellbent_Heidi
    Hellbent_Heidi Posts: 3,669 Member
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    Reading this post makes me always think of this image...

    images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSCTTa5pKZY-sNBhndONubQZDaLcRTcc0sM1916gxunlNv_FdlL-Q
    awww, man..that's gonna give me nightmares!
  • Magenta15
    Magenta15 Posts: 850 Member
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    Amazeballs!!! lol I am deeply considering number 1 FTW! lol
    I considered the issues and have some "husband-whisperer" solutions for you since parting with him is possibly sad and/or financially difficult.

    1) He never puts his things away - - SO - - put things away for him...for example, the dirty clothes on the floor are easily folded and replaced in his drawer. Eventually he will notice they are not getting washed unless they make it to the laundry basket.

    2) He is very lax in doing his chores. He will leave the dishes in the sink for days - - SO - - serve him dinner on last night's dirty plate. As he scoops up lasagna and finds last night's broiled haddock in his mouth, he will eventually either do dishes or be hospitalized for food poisoning.

    3) He talks while I am trying to work at home - - SO - - focus your attention on him intently. Follow him around and ask him to explain each thing he is doing. After 2 minutes and 14 seconds, he will tell you he needs to go to the bathroom, then he will slip quietly to the couch to watch tv if you pretend to look the other way. If he speaks again, repeat the focused attention on him. No husband can withstand focused attention for more than 8 minutes before he goes into shock.

    4) He constantly forgets to close doors - - SO - - install cylindrical springs on all doors so that every door slams shut loudly as he walks through. Perhaps he will decide closing the door is better than hearing the slamming. He should be the one to uninstall the springs.

    5) He yells at the screen while playing video games - - SO - - play along with the fantasy he is engaging in and yell, yelp, shout, grunt, whistle, or moan loudly after each of his vocalizations. He will immediately look at you and lose his game status which is troublesome to him. Eventually he will go mute so that you will too or he will turn off the game to focus on you if your moans were more interesting than the game. :blushing:

    Best wishes with the ongoing training. Please don't be surprised if new behaviors surface once these are corrected. I am always available for consultation.
  • predent
    predent Posts: 95
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    I keep two automatic nerf water guns nearby when my boyfriend starts to act up. Sometimes it takes a few squirts, but he'll eventually stop his bad behavior.
  • Merc71
    Merc71 Posts: 412 Member
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    Do *not* contact the breeder. They are very territorial. Although they are likely aware of the issues you discuss, they will blame you for them.

    I find that small rewards work best. Rewarding good behavior as opposed to punishing the bad is the best way to go.

    I find husbands like beer, pizza, and cookies.

    ....and porn. Lots of it.
  • trycer
    trycer Posts: 6 Member
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    But take off the collar.
  • Sidesteal
    Sidesteal Posts: 5,510 Member
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    I have had this man for about 5 years total, although I only formally adopted him a year ago. Unfortunately, he is displaying a number of undesirable behaviors and I am considering rehoming him. I am trying to deal with the following behavioral problems:
    1) He never puts his things away, instead he leaves them all over the place, usually on the floor.
    2) He is very lax in doing his chores, for example, he will leave the dishes in the sink for days, even though we have agreed that when I cook, he will do the dishes.
    3) He talks while I am trying to work at home--mind you, he isn't talking *to* me, he is just commenting out loud about whatever he is reading in a book or reading/doing online.
    4) He constantly forgets to close doors, so our cats go places they aren't supposed to (e.g. the closet, or letting the unfriendly adult cat into the room with the kittens).
    5) He yells at the screen while playing video games, but he swears he finds video games enjoyable/relaxing.

    I really do care about him, I mean, he is like family, but I just don't know what to do about all of these problem behaviors.

    Honey is that you?
  • Mhaney
    Mhaney Posts: 467 Member
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    I sent mine back to the breeder. Best decision I ever made.
  • ForeverIrish
    ForeverIrish Posts: 232 Member
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    Does WalMart sell a home lobotomy kit yet?
  • RUNN3Rmom
    RUNN3Rmom Posts: 441
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    Sounds too well behaved to have been a rescue.... did you contact the breeder? I dare ya....

    Mine has all these qualities too, unfortunately the breeder seems to have created these behaviors :tongue:

    Bwahhhhhhh!!! You all have made my night!!
  • AReasor
    AReasor Posts: 355 Member
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    God forbid if something happened to him you would miss every single one of those behaviors. I'm sure he has a list on you too. :flowerforyou:
  • wlkumpf
    wlkumpf Posts: 241 Member
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    be forewarned. If you spend too much time rewarding you may end up being the next generation breeder! Reminder, if they don't pick up thier cra$ now they sure aren't going to do thiers plus .5 of the new litters. Nor take over 250% for time directly after litter is born.
    Careful who you play with, accidents happen? I was just telling a friend he is a good example of be careful who you have kids with! All the worst qualities in a person are amplified with kids. When you are overtired and have to reevaluate all the chore seperations and money, not an easy time! Lots of strong couples dont make it through that!

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