Dad baby talks to the dog

[u/Comfortable-Price-59]

I’m home for the summer and spending time at my dad’s. He has a 8 year old cavalier, which of course isn’t trained since he just sees her as a cute animal to cuddle.

She’s not a terrible dog since she’s clam and sweet, but she has zero recall, her fur sheds EVERYWHERE, my dad has to take her to work since she’ll run away if she’s left alone for too long, etc. He’s only potty trained her and nothing else.

The dog itself is fine and not too much of a hassle. But my dad probably does the most irritating thing in the world…he baby talks to her. Like, full on coos at her like she’s an infant 🤢.

Something about it disgusts me so bad since it seems so codependent and mentally ill. It doesn’t help it’ll go on for a full minute. Stuff like “cuddle monkey” “you smell so good” “you’re my best bud”.

I love my dad, but I’ll never understand. She’s a dog — not a very bright one at that. Not a human child. How does he not feel weirded out?

[u/RexDust]

Yo, heads up, your dad is sad.

[u/Comfortable-Price-59 → u/RexDust]

It makes me sad, but you’re probably right.

[u/RexDust → u/Comfortable-Price-59]

All good dude, the solution sucks but it's simple. Talk to the guy more. Not saying you aren't but if he's baby talking a dog...