Oh yeah, Dusty will protect me when AH is at his worst, and he can be MEAN(we think he's part Catahoula, which are known as protectors) Casey, who is thoroughly his dog, will stare him down when he's doing it too, so those two are obviously affected. I don't know about the younger two, it has been awhile since a rant session(thankfully! I'm not complaining or anything)
I do feel for what will happen to the dogs when i leave and if he chooses not to get sober. Unfortunately I can't let that rule my decision.