Dog Visiting
By carolbee
@carolbee (16230)
United States
September 30, 2007 7:33pm CST
Recently I had someone stop by our house with their dog. We have a dog and cat so knew it was going to be a disaster. Well, I was right. The dog who was here visiting went into one of the rooms where we have nice furniture. Walked over the the oversized chair and left a souvenir. The chair and carpet were wet and stayed wet for a day or 2. I was very irritated but refrained from venting my emotions. Do you think it's appropriate to take your animal to someone's house knowing their are other animals in the house and letting that animal roam?
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@delladidit (466)
• United States
1 Oct 07
...My dog has visited my sister's house, however, he never went inside where her cat was. Willie likes cats,I have three, however, my sister's cat didn't know this.
...Never would I take one of my animals to a friends house to visit. This is not appropriate. I can see if you were going to take care of the animal while they were gone and you were trying to introduce the animals to each other or some kind of arrangement like that.
...My man just moved into his apartment today and we will be introducing our animals to each other. We plan on moving together after a year. We feel it will be better if they get to know each other in small doses. Eventually, they will be house mates.
...Were they really that stupid about animal territorialism? Are you sure they are a friend? I would not have allowed their animal to roam. I'd have moved the visit out side.
...Bissell makes a good pet odor cleaner. I have used a lot of it since moving here. Previous owners had 3 dogs and a cat. So my cats were marking. It works really good.
...Peace be with you. =(^;^)= Della
@carolbee (16230)
• United States
1 Oct 07
Hi Della,
Thanks for your quick response. Really I simply needed some reinforcement that I was justified about my being angry. Actually, this wasn't a friend. Was domestic help and it's the first and last time it will happen. My opinion is when you go to someone's house to work, you don't take your animals with you! Just that plain and simple.
Many times in the past I've had our kid's dogs here while they were out of town. So dogsitting is not a problem and their animals go outside to do their business, not in our house.
Thanks again,
carolbee
@delladidit (466)
• United States
1 Oct 07
...Truly, it was rude to assume they could bring their animals into your home knowing you have pets of your own.
...Now, you need to be concerned about your pet remarking where their animal soiled. This maybe why it stayed wet so long. I highly recommend the Bissell Pet and Odor Remover. It comes in a burgundy colored spray bottle or gallon bottle. I use it in my steam cleaner.
..Stand your ground, gf! Peace be with you. =(^;^)= Della
@infoguy (210)
• India
1 Oct 07
It is always better to leave your pets at home when we are visiting others.There are several reasons 1.the people there might not be happy with our animals activities but they would be in a tough situation to speak out.
2. There may be other pets in that home and everything might end up in a mess...
@CoffeeAnyone (3210)
• Canada
1 Oct 07
Pet Peeve here! I don't believe that just because someone has a cat, a dog, or a cat and a dog or two cats and a dog, company has no right to bring their dog for a visit too. For years I had one dog. I would never even think to bring my dog to someone’s house to visit when I went for dinner, or coffee or anything! On the other hand, I had two separate friends with a dog each. They were never at my house at the same time but both friends thought it was okay to bring there dogs to my house on a regular bases. Why, their answer is because I have a dog to. Now in my mind; I have a dog, I have a cat and a bird and at one time fish and a gerbil as well. Pets are work! They make a house dirty faster with all the dust and dirt they bring in on their fir. So why would you want to add to that mess for your friend by bringing in your dog too. One friend in particular I decided when she would invite me over I would bring my dog. First question.. oh how come you normally dont' bring your dog with you. I mean it's okay if you want to of course after all we bring our dog to your house. After a few times they stopped bringing their dog. My other friend I didn't have the heart to say I hated it when she brought her dog because she was single and her dog was her everything. So what do you Do? Now grant it I am sure some people don't mind when people bring their dogs.. but they are probably people with big yards that don't let their dog or anyone else's dog in the house anyway! I am extreme I guess but I think it is because I have bad nerves! Things get to me when it is too noisy!
@carolbee (16230)
• United States
1 Oct 07
If a friend is a true friend you can explain that it's best not to bring their animal with them to visit. Make plans to meet with the friend away from either house so bringing the dog won't be an option.
My situation is a little different because it didn't involve a friend. It's someone who works for us. Makes for an uncomfortable situation on my part trying to explain why not to bring the dog with her to work!
@sid556 (30959)
• United States
1 Oct 07
I don't think it is right to visit anyones home with a dog without first getting the approval of the owner. I live in an apartment complex where pets are not allowed. I could get in trouble with my landlady and written up and possibly evicted for a pet on the property even if it is not mine. we are responsible for our guests. I have twice had someone stop by with a dog and once the dog peed on my carpet. I had to clean it which cost. I had to tell this person that he would no longer be able to visit if he could not leave the dog at home. This was difficult as it is a very good friend and I do love the dog. Luckily he was a good enough friend and it is no longer a problem. If it was, then I would have to question the friendship. I think you should be straight up with people who do this to you. Some people just love their pets so much that they don't realize that they could possibly be a problem for someone else. If they are really a good friend, they will understand and respect your feelings on the matter.
@carolbee (16230)
• United States
1 Oct 07
Totally agree with you. The person I am talking about is really not a friend in the sense we go places together or talk on the phone. She works for me which makes it a little more difficult other than to tell her not to bring her dog here again. I couldn't believe it when she got out of her car with the dog on a leash and walked him right into our house. We do have an area outside that is fenced. Our dog goes out there to do his "stuff."
@howard96h (11640)
• New York, New York
1 Oct 07
I would never bring my dog over someone's house and if for some reason I had to, then the dog would be remain on a leash, sitting at my feet and not permitted to roam around. I think your 100% right!
@twoey68 (13627)
• United States
1 Oct 07
I would never do it. The few times I've had to take a pet with me (when my Petey broke his leg I had to keep him with me all the time) I take them in a carrier. I don't let them run around other ppl's houses simply b/c I wouldn't want them to accidently mess or wet and ruin their carpet or furniture. To me it's a common courtesy.
**AT PEACE WITHIN**
~~STAND STRONG IN YOUR BELIEFS~~
@carolbee (16230)
• United States
1 Oct 07
Taking an injured pet with you is totally appropriate when caged and not running loose. Any pet owner knows what will happen if a strange dog enters another home where that homeowner has pets. And yes, it's common courtesy not to bring a pet to work.
@mommy20212004 (350)
• United States
1 Oct 07
I have to answer with a resounding NO on this one. It is not appropriate to take your dog over to someone elses home, especially without getting permission. My father-in-law has a miniature Pincher and she goes with him everywhere. He's brought her to our house a couple of times (without asking) and she's urinated on our furniture. He no longer comes to family functions because my husband told him his dog could not be brought to our house anymore. To me, I felt that it was disrespectful of him to bring her here in the first place and have no bad feelings about him not coming around anymore.
@carolbee (16230)
• United States
1 Oct 07
I agree with your husband. Maybe you can talk to your dad and explain that although you love his dog also, it's better he leaves the dog home. Next explain that you want to see and be with him but not at the expense of his dog ruining your furniture or carpet.
