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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]So many posters are talking about “assuming“ that you can bring your dog with you. I don’t “assume“ that I can bring my dog with me, ever. All I’m saying is that if you are the kind of person who wouldn’t allow it, then, you’re no fun. We have deliberately structured our lives and lifestyle so that dogs, kids, whatever are always welcome.  We are welcoming, embracing people.  That’s how we roll.  [/quote]

That's fine until someone shows up at your house with an ill-behaved dog who barks endlessly at your children and jumps on other people, or a dog that doesn't get along with your dog. It's great to be welcoming, I always try to be a welcoming host. I'm also a mature person with boundaries and the ability to say "I'm sorry but I'm not comfortable with that. I can get you the name of some pet-friendly hotels or we'd be happy to host you at a time when you have a pet sitter." That doesn't make me "not fun," it means I have limits and am not a doormat.[/quote]

Well, you have hit on my one exception: when I know there is already a dog in the house that doesn’t get along with other dogs.  But in that case, I just tell the dog owner - and without exception they understand.  [/quote]

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