My boyfriend got me a dog almost 2 years ago for my birthday. It was a 3 weeks after my Dad passed away and he thought it would help with my grief, which it did. I adore this dog and would be lost without her. I've wanted a dog forever and instantly fell in love with her.

Fast forward to now. She is extremely reactive towards other dogs and people, we can only have her around new people if she has one specific ball that she loves to distract her.

She has also chosen my boyfriend as "her person". She growls and barks at me when I enter a room or even if she hears me coming downstairs she'll start to bark. This only happens when my boyfriend is home. When he's not here she's so loving towards me. (Also need to note that she isn't like this 24/7, but it's more often than not). She also barks when I kiss or hug my boyfriend.

My boyfriend doesn't do anything to discourage her, he thinks it's funny and cute that she loves him more.

He blames it on the fact I moved in with my mum for 7 weeks after she had surgery when the dog was about 5 months old. They were alone for those 7 weeks and really bonded. But I obviously couldn't let my mum struggle on her own after surgery.

I've brought this up time and time again but he doesn't think there's anything wrong and is now not speaking to me because I'm researching dog behaviourists in the area. He thinks it's a waste of time and money and doesn't think she needs it.

As I said, I adore this dog and treat her like my child. I have cried so many tears over this and I just want her to love me back. I understand that dogs have "their person" but she shouldn't be so aggressive towards me and it breaks my heart.

So, AITAH for being upset and wanting to take her to a behaviourist?