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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I haven't read all the responses but I'm currently hosting relatives whose dog is barking incessantly and, for some inexplicable reason, bleeding all over the place. They think its a paw thing. I think I'm going to have a GD stroke shampooing the rugs and couch when they leave. He may not be my responsibility, but I AM responsible for maintaining a clean home for my family and for making sure our neighbors aren't being kept up all night by barking. It's a huge stressor.

I'm a dog person, big time, and I've taken my dog to family gatherings (back when I was young and broke and kid-less and just didn't comprehend how stressful it could be on a host). I think you're very gracious for considering your spouse's wishes and your relatives' demands. I also think it's within your right to lay down some ground rules (and no one in their right mind would think you rude or inhospitable to do so).

My advice, if you really do intend to go through with the pet hosting, is to tell your guests what you're willing to deal with and what's a deal breaker. E.g., your dogs are welcome as long as they are house trained and non agressive. Those are very, very basic requests. I wouldn't in a million years expect someone to put up with a dog who wasn't house trained. And yeah, I suppose you could stipulate that non house trained dogs must wear diapers. The dog booties are a no-go. They just don't keep them on.

[b]You're a saint,[/b] seriously. I hope your husband knows and appreciates this!!! [/quote]

fine line between a saint and a pushover/doormat.[/quote]

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