Man, don't get rid of the dog... My ex-wife always gave me shit... "The Dog or Me" blah blah blah... Hell, she's the one who wanted the dog anyway, but I fell in love with her little fuzzy white ass (The dog's) and I refuse to kick any of my family out the door, even the four legged kind.
I refused to make that decision... the wife didn't like it, but hey, I've still got my little white fuzz ball even after the BS.
Man's best friend... NEVER forget that dude.