He finally agrees to let Max stay , but only if he stays in the backyard .
However , her boyfriend Perry ( Fredric Lehne ) initially refuses to allow Lori to keep the dog , despite his heroic actions .
boyfriend finally agrees to let Max stay , but only if he stays in the backyard .
However , her boyfriend Perry ( Fredric Lehne ) initially refuses to allow Lori to keep the dog , despite his heroic actions .