[harley_quinn]

My dog woke me up this morning, and I was too tired to take her out. My boyfriend was already up so he offered to take her. Unfortunately, once they got the leash and harness on, she ran back to the bed and jumped on me. She wouldn't budge. Usually she goes crazy when she hears "OUTSIDE!" but this time she just ran to me and sat in my lap. She dug her paws into the covers and refused to move. She had the wide eyed look of fear (or maybe it could have been anything, she's a pug) and didn't want to go.
She's gone outside with people other than me before, so I don't see why this is any different. She had to use the restroom, I'm sure of this because I ended up dragging myself out of bed and taking her myself. I'm thinking that maybe she thought he was going to take her away? Like leave with her without me.
But this is strange because she had been afraid of him lately. She acts as if she thinks he's going to hurt her. He's not, and never has (except for accidentally stepping on her paw). I've seen this behavior, he reaches out to pet her and she braces herself, ears back, eyes closed, and head turned away. We once took her on a walk together and she wouldn't use the restroom. I told him to go across the street while I let her sniff an area. She just sat down and stared at him. When he went inside, she peed. It hurts his feelings (cried) because he cares for her.

[angiesample]

I dont think this sounds like "bratty" behavior. It sounds like ur dog is scared of him. Who knows why but ur dog and ur bf need to work on there relationship.

I would start with having just basic playtime have ur bf sit on the ground with treats and ur dogs favorite toy and just let them play. Another good thing is have him start feeding ur dog meals.. this is always a good bonding experiences.

Another thing i would do is the three of u go on several walks a day.. Not bathroom walks, just regular walks. At first u hold the leash and just have him walk besides u. Next u start with the leash and half way through hand ur bf the leash. Then he starts with the leash. Lastly just let him take ur dog for walks. This process with take a while, take ur time and dont get frustrated. Ur dog can sense if one of u gets frustrated. Make sure when u trade the leash off to ur bf that u dont make a big deal about it just give it to him and keep walking.

Hopefully that helps and good luck!

[Lunareclipse]

It might help too if for right now, if your bf is the only one to give him treats. Have your bf carry around treats all the time and everytime your bf sees him or notices him, he gives your doggie a treat.

[harley_quinn]

I like the idea of the treat thing, she is a treat addict. I'm going to try the family walks, hopefully it works. Actually I'm going to try all the advice given, it sounds like it will help.
She used to go with him, it's just recently this all started. I think she probably saw us arguing and "chose a side"? Is that even possible? I personally don't think that a dog can do that, but it's the only thing I can think of as long as my bf isn't being cruel to her when I'm not around. I'm sure he isn't.

[Lunareclipse]

I think sometimes dogs do pick sides. Or at least have their favorite person. Our oldest saint bernard is very protective of me. Me and my husband have never had an argument. We were talking about what it would be like if we argued like normal people and Ryan honestly believes that Sammie would attack him if he ever raised his voice to me. She tries to run him off if he sits too close to me. But she isn't fearful of him and and lets him pet her as much as she lets me. She just doesn't like him to get near me.

[harley_quinn]

Aww your dog sounds like she loves you a lot...there is no doubt my dog likes me more than my boyfriend. My bf does hardly anything for her. He tries to be nice, but he's a lazy dog owner. So maybe that's it? I still don't see why she'd be afraid of him, maybe she's just used to getting what I give her and doesn't want to be around him. It's ridiculous sometimes, he'll tap her behind to get her to stop sniffing something (near the thigh) and she'll skitter off like he beat her. He says she hates him lol and is a "Mean dog" who's trying to turn me against him. That's strange, how your dog doesn't let your husband get near you haha.

[Lunareclipse]

She's just a mommy's doggie. Ryan isn't very involved with Sammie because she doesn't listen to him at all. I think he's a little upset that they all listen to me more than him.