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My roommate does a poor job in taking care of his dog and cleaning up after his dog.

The dog is a large, active breed type- a German Shepherd mix. The dog is not well trained- it cannot be allowed to roam around the apartment without constant supervision. You cannot even step out of the room to use the bathroom! The dog is frequently is only taken out twice a day to use the bathroom, for 5-10 minute walks. The dog also whines excessively and will either whine or bark at my roommate for attention whenever he walks by.

Also, my roommate keeps the dog gated into the kitchen but does not sweep or mop the kitchen to keep it clean of dog fur- only once in 4 months. And does not vacuum the other common areas the dog is frequently in- again only once in 4 months.

How can I convince my roommate to either take better care of the dog or get rid of the dog so it can have a better life? As much as I like dogs, his dog is not my responsibility and I don't want to make the dog my responsibility. I don't mind taking it out occasionally or giving the dog water, but I don't have the time or energy to have his dog relying on me.