Transitioning from inside living to outside living...is it advisable?

[Princess8478]

Again, thanks to all! I will take head to all the advice I was given, and be sure to lead by example as I will continue to take the lead on guiding them and establishing boundries.

Can't wait until the snow melts and the weather is nice so the dogs, Pheen and I can go for a walk...stroller first!

[moz205]

lovemypuppies, it's great when we all agree on something! Used to work not too far from flatiron but don't get "downtown" much anymore! Princess you will do fabulously! Enjoy your expanding family together! I actually didn't even tell hubby about our new pup I was getting, just in case he told me no, I didn't want another world war. (At least not until I had puppy in my possession!) I just picked Buddy up and came home with him. Hubby looked out the front door, shook his head and walked back inside. Didn't say a word! Like they say, if mommy ain't happy, nobody is! Btw, Buddy has hubby trained very well these days!

[lovemypuppies]

This reminds me of the old adage with dogs as well as spouses: Pick your battles! I truly adore and love my DH but some things are nonnegotiable. NOT that he would dream of putting the dogs out! He would rather sleep in the rain. For me, the most exhausting thing is guilt. You will be needing all your energy!--- feeling guilty about outside dogs would be bad for you. Besides when you go against your heart to please another person the resentment that results is good for no one. Is it possible that your boyfriend may have heard a negative comment from a friend or relative about rotties and kids? That kind of prejudice is hard to fight against. Someone may have implied that he is being reckless with his babies. But you know your dogs and your abilities to manage your household so you are the best person to decide. In a perfect scenario your boyfriend would make an extra effort to play with and exercise the dogs so that they will be calm when inside. The more he interacts with the dogs the more confidence he will have in their dispositions. Good Luck!