JENNIFER FLAVINNEW DOG DID NOT TRIGGER DIVORCE

Sylvester Stallone tells TMZ his new canine Dwight didn't set off the separation documenting. To peruse his assertion, click here.

petitioned for legal separation after an immense contention about whether Sly

informed the 2 were in constant disagreement over the dog, and they each furiously adhered to their positions.

, despite the fact that we're told none of those issues gave off an impression of being marriage-enders

After three days, he posted this pic with the subtitle ... ""DWIGHT" Definitely a genuine companion! KeepPunching And Keep yapping!"

 when he learned Jennifer sought legal separation. We're informed Sly felt they could resolve their disparities.

As we announced, Jennifer guaranteed in her separation docs Sly was inappropriately either spending or moving military cash around.