He says it's "mans best friend". the dog calms him. He has issues with calming down, he is super smart and his brain runs a mile a minute. It has been exhausting. He is my best friend....and outside of those super abnormal behavior, he is not abusive towards me. We have normal couple fights. He tends to run a bit jealous over others success, etc. However, we live a good life. The only issues that is unbearable is the dog. I have begged and pleaded that this change. His answer is that I get my own dog. I think that is absurd. I don't mind that the dog prefers him. Most dogs like one person more than the other...it is the game of keep away that drives me mad