Meet our 27-year-old farmer, who took over his family’s farm a year ago. He’s been dating his 24-year-old girlfriend for six months, and everything seemed to be going well… until the doggy drama began! He’s got two hardworking farm dogs, a Rottweiler and a Maremma Sheepdog, who have important jobs to do. But his girlfriend’s cutesy nicknames and cuddles are causing some tension. Is he overreacting, or is she crossing the line? Let’s dive into the story!
Taking Over the Farm

Introducing the Farm Dogs

Important Jobs to Do

Not Your Average Pets

Meet Rumproast and Jelly

Love or Distraction?

Laying Down the Law ⚖️

Sad Goodbyes

Seeking Advice

Sister’s Verdict ⚖️

Farm Dogs First

The Great Doggy Debate
So, our farmer friend is in a pickle! His girlfriend’s affectionate nicknames and cuddles for his hardworking farm dogs are tugging at his heartstrings, but he’s worried it could compromise their important jobs. He’s even considered banning her from the farm if she can’t understand his perspective. His sister thinks he’s overreacting, but he’s determined to keep his farm dogs focused. What do you think? Is he being too harsh, or is she crossing a line? Let’s see what the internet has to say about this doggy dilemma!
Experienced dog owner disagrees with OP’s stance on dog nicknames

Animal welfare advocate calls out neglectful dog owner for prioritizing work over love

User thinks nicknames don’t interfere with farm dog duties

YTA gets roasted for his farm dog drama

Dog owner disagrees with OP and defends dog breeds
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Working dogs deserve affection too, YTA needs to update views

Dogs perform better with love and snuggles, YTA called out

Dog lover questions man’s strict rules for farm dogs

Maremma dogs are not usually used for herding, but for guarding.

Let her love her dogs and call them what she wants ❤️

Being rude to someone for being nice to their animals is just really strange and makes you the a**hole.

Can working dogs still be treated like family?

User calls out OP for treating dogs like slaves.

Let the dogs receive love and affection. YTA ❤️

LGDs need care too, YTA mentality doesn’t make better dogs

Pet names help dogs decompress, YTA for banning them.

Dogs can differentiate between work and play, YTA for banning.

YTA for banning dog nicknames and neglecting working dogs’ love.

Maremma’s are not herding dogs, but YTA for banning nicknames.

Dog trainers recommend formal and informal names for dogs

Loving a working dog doesn’t make them less effective.

Dog lovers unite! ❤️ Commenter suggests more nicknames for dogs.

Farm dog owners defend nicknaming dogs, say it doesn’t affect work ❤️

Service dogs deserve love too! YTA for banning nicknames.

User shares fond memories of farm dogs and calls out OP as YTA.

Dogs are workers, but they still deserve love. YTA criticized.

Don’t shame someone’s love for their pets, YTA.

Heartwarming comment about police K9 partner and family bond.

Dogs thrive on training and bonding with owners. YTA.

GSDs are bred to be companions AND do a job

Dogs need affection and playtime, not just work. ❤️

Properly trained dogs can be efficient at their jobs and loving pets

Dogs with jobs are trained to know when it’s work time

Man bans GF’s doggy nicknames and becomes YTA. Rumpy and Jelly plot escape.

Pet care professional tells off rude dog owner.

Showing affection to dogs improves their performance and happiness

User calls out OP for blaming GF’s doggy nicknames.

Maremma dog owner explains the breed’s intelligence and affectionate nature ❤️

High drive Rottweiler owner calls out OP for banning nicknames.

Meet Toby, the beloved LGD with a fun nickname ❤️
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Rescued German Shepherd owner defends dog’s protective nature.

Train your dogs and don’t be a jerk, YTA

YTA gets called out for potential breakup over dog drama.
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Dog trainer calls out OP for poor training practices.

Cute dog names don’t affect their ability to protect livestock

Dog lover calls out heartless commenter for being YTA

Man gets called out for devaluing GF’s love for dogs

Don’t underestimate the power of love and affection for dogs

User calls out OP for treating dogs as machines, YTA.

Dog breed correction and personal anecdote on sleeping with dogs.

YTA for banning cute doggy nicknames and being cruel.

Treating farm dogs as just workers is old school

Working dogs deserve love too. YTA for banning nicknames.

YTA for not bonding with working dogs. Dogs need love

Dogs need love and comfort too ❤️

Dog lover calls out OP for being cruel and lazy
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Spoiling working dogs vs. occasional nicknames: YTA verdict

Man gets called out for banning GF’s doggy nicknames

Don’t be an a**hole to your GF and her doggy nicknames

Dog lover calls out neglectful behavior towards furry friends.

Let dogs have nicknames! YTA for banning them ❤️

Dog breed history lesson shuts down YTA’s ignorance

Fur baby lovers unite! Commenter calls out cruelty towards dogs.

Man gets called out for banning GF’s doggy nicknames. YTA

Insightful comment on farm dogs and their training

YTA for treating your girlfriend poorly over a dog nickname dispute

Service dogs deserve breaks too. YTA for not understanding.

Dogs have emotions too! Affection and love are important. YTA

Working dogs need to switch off too. YTA for banning nicknames.

Animal lovers unite! YTA needs to give the dog some love and downtime.

Let the dogs be loved! YTA for banning nicknames ❤️

YTA for being disrespectful and controlling towards your girlfriend

Former farm owner assures affection won’t spoil working dogs’ ethic

Rat terriers are working dogs that deserve love and attention. YTA.

Border collies win herding competitions and get lots of love ❤️

Educational comment on working dogs and affection.

Animals thrive with affection, as do people. YTA.

Petty much? YTA for banning doggy nicknames

Man gets called out for banning GF’s doggy nicknames

Herding dog as protector and protecting dog as herder – YTA.
