A dreaded holiday dliemma need your input!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I have a small well behaved dog who travels with me and comes to relatives homes. I'm very sensitive to the fact that others don't like dogs, but I would never board him. I simply just don't stay with family who doesn't like/allow dogs. I think you'd need to make a choice- sister and dog or no sister for the holidays. Dogs are a part of many people's families and it's pretty cruel IMO to board a dog over Christmas. Besides, children love being with their pets over Christmas.

Is their dog bad? You didn't imply that it was a bad dog and you already own a dog, so how much work could one more dog be?

I would never board my animals either. Ever. Too many horror stories. If I had a trusted friend who would watch the dog for me, that would be different. I've taken in my friends' dogs when they've traveled. Their dogs had a great time with my dogs at my house.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:We were in a similar situation years back. We regretted every miserable moment about relenting to let our house guests bring their annoying little dog who started barking at 5:40 am and didn't stop until around 9pm. It was HELL. NEVER AGAIN.

This is not a question of if you like dogs or not, this is a matter of what you are comfortable doing in YOUR home home and at a time when you will have 12 other bodies there, that is in itself a huge undertaking. No one needs it. And your husband sounds like a trooper to allow it, so at the very least do it to honor his wishes. I dont' blame him one bit. Your sister has overstepped her bounds and this has zero to do with if you like dogs or don't, it is merely a matter of common courtesy and respect for the hosts.

What is up with the yapping little dog. The owner always just stands there like they are deaf...

I have a yapping little dog. He 'yaps' because he feels he is protecting us and we are grateful for the love. We are not deaf, we just understand why the dog is yapping.

My little one was abused early on in life. He learned not to trust people. We took him in when no one else would and he repays us daily by guarding the house and keeping us safe. I am so grateful for his presence, yappy or not. If someone doesn't like him because he barks, they can leave.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Hi its me OP wanted to update you Sis has arranged for dog sitting..was overall fairly good natured about it and even joked which was a shock. Almost made me think she knew there was no way he was coming but wanted to test me to see if it was at all possible. Whatever the case is I am just glad this dilemma is over..it was very stressful! Thanks to all for your advice and support. I would NEVER EVER think of imposing my pet on anyone.

+1 Merry Christmas

[Anonymous]

I would never assume I could bring a pet to someone's home, and I would expect people to ASK me before bringing one to mine.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Just call your sister and say" mom told me your planing on bringing rover to Christmas. I'm sorry buts that's just not going to work for us. Your going to need to board him or get a pet sitter because our house is just too full with year"

don't say that because it leaves the door open for another year when the house is less full.

[Anonymous]

So what happened?