30 year old nephew is upset he can't bring dog to my house on Christmas

[Anonymous]

You should definitely explain this to your nephew face to face. That you tried hosting other people's dogs, didn't like it, and have no wish to repeat it.

And your nephew sounds like a complete idiot.

[Anonymous]

No explanation is ever needed. Dogs are never invited, ever, unless a host goes out-of-their-way to indicate the dog is welcome.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Your THIRTY year old nephew? OP, I thought you were going to say 13 year old nephew.

What a snowflake.

My 65 year old mother pouts and occasionally throws a tantrum when I tell her (just like I have every other time) that her dogs are not welcome in my house.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Owner of 2 dogs here. I do not understand people whi feel entitled to bring their dogs to other people’s homes. You are 100% in the right OP.

+10000

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Can be bring the dog but crate it?

No. The dog can stay home! I have relatives like this. "Oh we'll crate the dog." Dog whines and yelps through dinner. "Oh we'll keep him leashed." Dogs whines and yelps and strains leash all day. Leave.Your.Dog.Home.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Can be bring the dog but crate it?

No. The dog can stay home! I have relatives like this. "Oh we'll crate the dog." Dog whines and yelps through dinner. "Oh we'll keep him leashed." Dogs whines and yelps and strains leash all day. Leave.Your.Dog.Home.

x1000

[Anonymous]

He had more than enough time to make arrangements for his dog.

[Anonymous]

Do not fault him if he doesn't come. No drama. His choice. Silly choice but his choice.

[Anonymous]

No one, and I mean no one brings a dog into my house EVER. My DD is so highly allergic that her face swells up and she has trouble breathing. Her eyes have even swelled shut. She takes allergy meds and shots (because there is no way to completely avoid dogs) as she can have a reaction if a dog just passes her on the sidewalk (as in she doesn't have to even touch the dog or have it lick her--if licked she actually gets hives). People will go as far as to tell me that their dog is hypoallergenic. THERE IS NO SUCH THING! (my DD is allergic to the dander and a protein found in dog saliva and urine). So I never allow dogs into the house. This is the one space she has that is dog free. So, OP, hold your ground. It's YOUR HOUSE. If you nephew is upset then he simply does not come. End of story.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Your THIRTY year old nephew? OP, I thought you were going to say 13 year old nephew.

What a snowflake.

He can stay home or get a pet sitter.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:
You should definitely explain this to your nephew face to face. That you tried hosting other people's dogs, didn't like it, and have no wish to repeat it.

And your nephew sounds like a complete idiot.

Ummm no, OP doesn’t definitely need to explain anything to anyone. It’s her house. It’s already rude for someone to ask if they can bring an animal into someone else’s home, the least they can do is to accept no as an answer.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Owner of 2 dogs here. I do not understand people whi feel entitled to bring their dogs to other people’s homes. You are 100% in the right OP.

+10000

In addition, dogs do not belong in a workplace where there are other employees.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote: No one, and I mean no one brings a dog into my house EVER. My DD is so highly allergic that her face swells up and she has trouble breathing. Her eyes have even swelled shut. She takes allergy meds and shots (because there is no way to completely avoid dogs) as she can have a reaction if a dog just passes her on the sidewalk (as in she doesn't have to even touch the dog or have it lick her--if licked she actually gets hives). People will go as far as to tell me that their dog is hypoallergenic. THERE IS NO SUCH THING! (my DD is allergic to the dander and a protein found in dog saliva and urine). So I never allow dogs into the house. This is the one space she has that is dog free. So, OP, hold your ground. It's YOUR HOUSE. If you nephew is upset then he simply does not come. End of story.

So sorry about your daughter.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote: No one, and I mean no one brings a dog into my house EVER. My DD is so highly allergic that her face swells up and she has trouble breathing. Her eyes have even swelled shut. She takes allergy meds and shots (because there is no way to completely avoid dogs) as she can have a reaction if a dog just passes her on the sidewalk (as in she doesn't have to even touch the dog or have it lick her--if licked she actually gets hives). People will go as far as to tell me that their dog is hypoallergenic. THERE IS NO SUCH THING! (my DD is allergic to the dander and a protein found in dog saliva and urine). So I never allow dogs into the house. This is the one space she has that is dog free. So, OP, hold your ground. It's YOUR HOUSE. If you nephew is upset then he simply does not come. End of story.

I know. The “hypoallergenic dog” line is hysterical.

[Anonymous]

Don’t respond to any messages about dogs. Don’t engage, don’t bring it up.

You’re not wrong.