I don't know where to start. My husband and I were looking for a dog together for months. One day, he suddenly decided he would go out and pick his own. She is adorable, so I was fine with it. Long story short, I am NOT permitted to touch this dog. He brought her home and tethered her to him at all times. He trained her. I was never ever allowed to do anything with her. If I DO touch this dog, he must run over immediately and steal all the attention to himself. He feeds, waters, and gives her treats. I am not allowed to do any of these things (I sneak treats). ONLY he is allowed to let her in or out and only he is allowed to have her by his side. I am never allowed to take her anywhere. If I go outside he purposely calls her in to keep her away from me. We have had HUGE blowouts over this. It is singularly the most hurtful thing I have ever gone through living with someone. We are married with no kids, so I'd love to act as a family with our fur babies. I am told I must get my own dog to have this. It comes off as so possessive, controlling and just plain mean. I know his mother, a nurse for over 40 years believes he is on the autism spectrum. I too believe he is based on his behavior. Is this an autism thing, or just a cruelty thing? Are other men this psychotically possessive of their dogs? I dream of camping as a family, going on trips, etc...but to no avail. She does not come with us when I am there. He ONLY brings her when I am not coming. I've cried over this for almost 3 years now. He has made tiny changes. He permits me to touch her nose before whisking her away, but it is still horrible to live with. I LOVE animals, so I never fathomed I would experience having one I am barely allowed near. Help. Any advice or stories similar would give me some peace of mind. When you search google for answers and come up with nothing, you know you have a rarity.