*Minor Spoilers*

So yeah, a blacksmith wanted me to find a dog. I go out, predicting a long search, but he find me, it seems. He then starts to talkin the most ridiculous accent... were Bethesda high when they thought this guy up?

I've actually enjoyed having him around, though. He's grown on me. So much so that I don't want to finish the quest because I know, one way or the other, I will have to part with him forever... Such as badass, just tanking Elder Dragons like it's nobodys business.

At least, this is how our relationship started... but recently he's started to follow me annoyingly close, blocking doors, etc. He even pushed me of the side of a cliff and caused me to fall to my death. Now, I can forgive all of that, but he then comes into my newly decorated house, and causes every single piece of cutlery to fall on the floor.

Oh man, back to Oblivion with you! As soon as I play tomorrow I will banish him back to where he came.

But yeah, has anyone else had situations where companions caused your death?

Not entirely, but I have had them run after enemies while i was trying to get a backstab on them. That pisses me off way more then accidentally dying.

As much as I loved his voice, I got rid of him fairly quickly. Whenever I stopped moving, he'd stand awkwardly close to me and push me forwards. It got annoying pretty quickly.

Barbas is a brute. Perhaps he's just pushy because of his single-minded obsession- reuniting with his real master. We shouldn't be too surprised when the pet of a daedric prince tries to spoi our fun and push us around.
At least the reward is very nice.

Slightly side topic: If you don't complete the whole quest chain you can keep Barbas. And also have a second dog with you too. And your hireling/follower as well. Caves will get crowded though!

For me, it's carefully lining up that perfect headshot on the Bandit on the other side of the cave, only to have my companion step right in front of me as I release the bowstring, so instead of one dead Bandit, all I get is a "Watch what you're doing!" :swear: