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Just thought I would share not complaing but my girl friend that I have a kid with hates my dogs. Said that they take up all my time that they are more important then they are. But in my defence the dogs don't talk, they listen, and I love 2 hunt. She kinda tried to give me an altamatum last night the dogs or them. And I said that they are not leaving no mater what. I couldent say that they were here before u. I told her that if those dogs go I would be misserable and pissed off all the time. I know that this topic has probily ben talked about a couple of times but thought I would say something. Thanks

My dad's first wife pulled that BS... He told her anyone can cook a can of Campbells soup and that he chose the dogs so bye-bye.

The way I see relationships is this:

Whatever the other person had or did before you started dating is what shall be. What they get or start doing afterwards you can have an oppinion on.

If a person plays Xbox for 2 hours a day and drinks nothing but Monster Energy drinks before you met them, that's part of who they are and you need to just deal with it.

Same goes for the dogs and playing video/computer games and listening to annoying rap music.

Take the girlfriend and kid huntin with you, maybe she will start to enjoy it and that way you can hunt even more than you do now!!!!

Been there buddy!!! I just told her I might not die but I will stop living. Try to involve the kids more that might help.

I HAD that problem and i would only hunt 3-4 days a winter and only had two dogs, it got frustrating for me and it made life at home not so great either. Happy to say i now have two beautiful kids from the ex. and 9 dogs and take 2-3 days off a month when im off of work which is 14 days a month. Its not the eaisest route but it works for me and my kids. It wasn't a bad trade off. Lol Good luck

goneropn wrote:I HAD that problem and i would only hunt 3-4 days a winter and only had two dogs, it got frustrating for me and it made life at home not so great either. Happy to say i now have two beautiful kids from the ex. and 9 dogs and take 2-3 days off a month when im off of work witch is 14 days a month. Its not the eaisest route but it works for me and my kids. Good luck

i'd do what i could to get your kid into hunting there are future as far the girlfriend i'd help her pack !!!

I agree with them, take the kids and her with you if possible.
And your are right also Nikki. When a person accepts the package it comes as is.
Living with a divison is difficult to say the least.
Here I am spouting off, divorced 3 times, single and really enjoying it.
Well, enjoying it better than fighting about it anyhow.

My wife started doing this, and i would be good for a couple of weeks then back to it. We finally had a talk and we came to the conclusion if she wanted to spend more time she could come with me. She just told me she wouldnt go to the tree, I was fine with that I figured we both won.

My first dogs were a gift from her. She regrets it for sure. That was years ago and way before kids. Now we have two little ones. My five year old has been under dozens of trees. It isn't always easy taking him (carrying him), but it is worth it and it is good for bonding. My wife use to go with me all the time, but I don't think she has really gone more than once or twice in the last 8 years. She hates my hobby but it is better than me sitting in bars drinking with my buddies. With all the stress in our lives, the dogs and time away are the biggest strain on our relationship for sure. She learned a long time ago that the hounds are here to stay.

My dad’s last girlfriend and his male jump dog did not get along. After living together for 3-4 years he sent her packing. He said it's far easier to find a girlfriend than a once in a life time cold nose jump dog. He's right, that dog is irreplaceable.

In all seriousness, it’s not an easy situation when kids are involved. My wife complains from time to time and as much as I don’t like to admit it, she’s right. I load up the dogs and go hunting before I take her out to eat and do all that girly crap. I just try and judge how annoyed she is and before it get too bad, I make sure and give her some attention.

Its all about compromising if you are wanting a relationship to work. I have been with the same women 27 yrs and two kids that are grown ups now and hounds have been a big part of my life but a person has to remember without family you have nothing. My wife has never been a part of my hunting and has never wanted to be nor have I wanted her to be so if you give and take through out your relationship it can work.

I just started hound hunting and my fiance said the same thing to me. I told her that this will keep me out of trouble and it'll keep me home so that she knnows where i'm at MOST of the time. But then good luck to you though. Women these days don't ever let us guys do what we want. It's our sport and passion, let us do it.

I share your views on the one Twist. Going on 15 yrs and have 3 kids. I love my dogs but family is more important. A GOOD WOMAN is hard to find.

codawg39 wrote:

goneropn wrote:I HAD that problem and i would only hunt 3-4 days a winter and only had two dogs, it got frustrating for me and it made life at home not so great either. Happy to say i now have two beautiful kids from the ex. and 9 dogs and take 2-3 days off a month when im off of work witch is 14 days a month. Its not the eaisest route but it works for me and my kids. Good luck

i'd do what i could to get your kid into hunting there are future as far the girlfriend i'd help her pack !!!

I've got quite of few pics of the kids with me. They made it to their first tree last year. I packed my boy in on my back he's 5. And my daughter walked in and she's 8. I have great support from friends and family that help me out with my kids.

i too would half to agree with twist on this one just have to give and take i can pretty much hunt whenever i want but you can bet your bottom dollar i am making up for it when i am not and it all works out well. i push it a little to hard sometimes ( like showing up four hours late for valentine dinner with nothing to show for it other than a blown up sled and a picture of my buddys dogs treeing a lion) but she is quick to forgive and i always make sure to make it up to her and the kids.