My partner and I got a rescue dog six months ago thinking it would bring us joy, but we constantly bicker about training methods and house rules, and our dog seems anxious from our tension. We used to be on the same team about everything and now we're having heated arguments about whether he's allowed on the couch.
More people experience this than they realize.
The playful anticipation of shared pet ownership has devolved into territorial disputes that mirror deeper questions about compatibility and control.
“Where Are You with Companion animals?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.