'Dogs don't gaslight ya': Entitled girlfriend gives dog-loving boyfriend ultimatum forcing him to choose her or his pup, leaving her disappointed and homeless

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Blake Seidel • Managing Editor & Brand Manager
Oct 16, 2025 9:00 AM EDT

Our doggo has been with us through so much. Breakups, family troubles, three different apartments, and too many more things to list here, but no matter what, they've always been by our side. And they've always woken us up at 7 for breakfast and their morning walk, but that's a story for a different article. We knew dogs were loyal, but until we had one of our own, we didn't truly understand how amazing canine companions could be. 

With any luck, she'll be with us for another 13+ years, and we'll certainly go through many more ups and downs with her by our side.

Here are a few things not to say to a dog person who is obsessed with their pupper: 1) they don't belong on the bed, 2) do they have to come with us?, and finally, 3) it's us or the dog. Believe us when we say you will always lose when you ask that question. If you don't believe us, you can scroll down below to see how it played out for this border collie's owner below. She moved into his house, didn't like his dog, and then forced him to choose. We won't give away too many spoilers, but let's just say she's looking for a new place to live now.

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    My missus made me choose between her or the dog, guess who won

    Man and dog sitting outside including 'I chose my dog and I wouldn't change a thing'
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    alright so i'm 24, a chippy from NSW. been renting this small joint for a couple years, had a decent yard and i got my best mate living with me: my border collie, buddy (yes thats his name).
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    smartest bloody dog ever. comes in the ute, eats everything i'm not bothered to, keeps me company at work ect.
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    but ive been seeing the girl Tash for about 8 months. things were good at the start, she's fun and all but she never really liked dogs.
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    Border collie outside
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  • Border collies might be one of the smartest dog breeds. They are capable of doing incredible things. Have you seen that woman with her border collie on America's Got Talent? The one who does choreographed routines with her? It's simply incredible. We love our doggo, but she would never be able to do something like that.

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    i figured that shed warm up to the big guy, but nah. she was always like 'he smells, he stares at me weirdly'.
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    Mate, thats just how collies are, they are curious and playful little buggers. anyway, she moved in a few weeks ago.
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    first few days were alright, bit crowded but manageable. then buddy got into the laundry one arvo and chewed up one of her socks.
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    my bad, left the door open. thought it'd be no big deal. she lost her shit.
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    yelling, saying she's sick of dog hair and how she cant relax with him around. then she hits me with it.
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    its me or the dog. I actually laughed, thought that was a pisstake but no, she was dead serious.
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    so i just said that i'd had Bud longer, and at least he doesn't crack it over socks, but that went down as well as a warm bar.
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    she packed a bag, called me an 'actual asshole' and left. its been a few days now, house is quiet.
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    Male dog owner with border collie
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    and the dog is lying next to me right now, happy as. I dont know, but i do know that dogs dont gaslight ya, dont start fights, and are always stoked to see you.
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    so yeah I chose my dog and I wouldn't change a thing.
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  • Always choose the dog. Not only because it's the right thing to do, but because the dog is your responsibility. You signed up for it when you took them into your heart and home. You are their pawrent, and no one else will do that job for you.

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    Viennah_ ⚫ 23h ago It is so nice to read in Australian.
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    lammine4420 · 1d ago • Well done, it's his home she moved in, then out of lol.
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    05tn3021 1d ago . most aussie thing i've read crack a cold one you deserve it
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    Saweetd 1d ago • Bro always choose the dog. If any man said me or him re: my pup... bye boy byeeeee.
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    Hold-My-Shnapps · 23h ago Where be the dog tax!? Also my doggo is called Buddy too. If it fits it sits!
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    sjp1980 1d ago I can hear your accent so well hehe. As to your actual post, you made the right decision. Buddy 100% deserves your loyalty here and good for you for sticking by him. If Buddy was a different breed I would have said that "heelers before sheilas" was the best decision you could make.
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    Lizardgirl25 • 1d ago Trust me there are plenty of dog loving ladies... find a dog loving lady that your dog will adore.
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    mynameisasecret12 23h ago lol my now-wife tried to make me do that when we first started dating. I also laughed at her and broke up with her on the spot. 2 hours later she was calling me apologizing and now they're two peas in a pod
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    • nuttycorny · 1d ago You 100% did the right thing
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    QHAM6T46 • 23h ago Well done. I don't have a dog. I have cats. My husband knows better than to tell me it's him or the cats
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    Koralisse 1d ago bro you def made the right call. any1 who makes u pick like that was never tryna fit in ur life fr. dogs > drama every single time.
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    DogBreathologist ⚫ 22h ago Damn, as a woman who loves her dogs I'd also choose them! The cheek to try and make you choose her over the dog!
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    Beagly99 22h ago • Dog is far more valuable and 100% loyal.
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    Embarrassed-Yak5845 21h ago Yeah not sure why you'd let someone who doesn't like dogs move in with you anyway.... Girl bye
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    brokenskater45 · 21h ago If a partner had a border Collie and we broke up, you would have evict me and I would still ask for visitation rights. Who would ask you to choose?
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    Desperate Law9894 21h ago . Let this be a lesson to anyone who gives this ultimatum.
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    No-Bar7573 • 10h ago . Good on you! My baby dog came before anyone for me. If a guy even told me he was ugly I would cut communication. As a woman I'm embarrassed by your ex
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    boxing_coffee • 17h ago I can't even wrap my mind around a pet person dating a non-pet person. Won't ever work.
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