Man Gets Grumpy Because In-Laws Took The Puppy They Were Supposed To Train Before Handing It Over To Them

"I didn't get to see a surprise or a puppy jump out of a box, no Christmas Spirit at all"

Maryjane

• Published in Animal Stories
• November 21, 2022

A puppy is one of the most popular holiday presents, whether it's for a significant other or a kid. It's a nice idea if you want to give someone a puppy for the holidays but there are a few things to think about before giving a dog as a gift.

To make sure the recipient and dog are a suitable match, you might want to check if the individual is physically active amongst other things. In today's story, we see a Redditor named u/NaterTott69 and his wife, who has had a kind of idea to get her dad a dog since he used to have one he took everywhere.

The wife's dad is getting older and, according to the OP, "is on dialysis for kidneys or something." The wife's mom agreed to the idea when it was run by her as long as it's a mellow dog since they aren't up for some spaz dog.

The puppies were available, and they were going to pick one up. The OP's wife invited her mom and dad to meet the two puppies, and they ended up taking one puppy home.

Now, this is where the OP has a problem. He hasn't even seen the dog, and their kids don't even know about it, and it has already been taken away.

Keep scrolling to read the story in full. 

The OP writes

When my wife asked her mom about it, she said just as long as it's a mellow dog

My wife and her mom and dad went to pick out a puppy and her parents took it home

This was a gift from us as a family and my kids and I were cut out of the whole thing

Here are a bunch of comments from Redditors in response to the Reddit thread.

You should learn what dialysis is for

This Redditor believes the OP is being annoying

Get your own puppy if you want to play with one

Where this Redditor stopped reading

This Redditor believes the OP is sounding like a teenager

The important thing here is that he is happy with the gift

They did not use your idea

You have no right to act like an entitled baby

It's not about Christmas sparkle or anything

The dog was never going to be permanent anyways

It also isn't the right pet for a home with kids

The anticipation and excitement of a new family member is great fun

The Redditor is sure the OP will get a chance to play with the dog

It is really helpful for people to train dogs themselves

You're a grown man crying over not getting to play with a dog

Buying a puppy instead of adopting an adult dog

The OP should get his own dog

He still wants to be the kid who the parents makes magic

Giving pets as gifts is totally cool and acceptable. But it's crucial to give pets as gifts only to people who have expressed a sustained interest in owning one and the ability to care for it responsibly.

The element of surprise is lost when you directly ask the receiver if they want a puppy. So it's best to do your homework diligently.

Maryjane