Family or Pets? - Page 2

ThinkingOutLoud · ‎05-01-2020

Everything is energy so to help your son, find someone who does the EmotionCode and/or BodyCode who can clear that negative energy so this isn't an issue any more. Merry Christmas!

Kachina624 · ‎03-10-2010

@BlueFinch wrote:
Well, being autistic, depending on where on the spectrum, he may never grow to be comfortable with dogs. If so, it would probably take some slow, skilled introductions. So, yes, I would confine my dog, if it was just for a day visit.

@BlueFinch. I don't see any mention of autism. Ive had friends with unreasonable fears of dogs or cats because of an experience they had with them.

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Sage04 · ‎07-10-2011

@timeless no way would I put my child through that. If you are invited and nothing could be done about the dog, I would stay home. And I would make sure they know why. If you don't look out for him, who would?

mormel20 · ‎06-27-2013

I think a person has a right to say what will and will not happen in their own home. For example, people are not allowed to smoke in my home. I don't care if you are family, friend or who. Because it is my home and I set the rules. Would'nt it be the same for a pet? Their home, their rules.

ThinkingOutLoud · ‎05-01-2020

@Kachina624 wrote:

@BlueFinch wrote:
Well, being autistic, depending on where on the spectrum, he may never grow to be comfortable with dogs. If so, it would probably take some slow, skilled introductions. So, yes, I would confine my dog, if it was just for a day visit.
@BlueFinch. I don't see any mention of autism. Ive had friends with unreasonable fears of dogs or cats because of an experience they had with them.

See post #3

ThinkingOutLoud · ‎05-01-2020

@mormel20 wrote:
I think a person has a right to say what will and will not happen in their own home. For example, people are not allowed to smoke in my home. I don't care if you are family, friend or who. Because it is my home and I set the rules. Would'nt it be the same for a pet? Their home, their rules.

No. Apples and oranges.

A pet can be put somewhere else for a while in order to be a gracious host.

nikkisaunt1 · ‎05-11-2011

I think if you are asking for the pet to be confined to another room for a couple of hours that is probably easily doable, but most of the time the visit is longer and really becomes something not so easy for either side to accommodate. The dog will need to go out, may start barking or crying, etc. especially if it is not used to being confined. I would suggest that either your visit be short, or you invite family to your home sans dog at a different time.

mrshckynut · ‎06-19-2011

I would wonder if they got help for their child

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JeanLouiseFinch · ‎10-03-2011

I believe a considerate host should do what they can to accommodate their guests in all areas, including pets being present. I also believe that a house full of people could be stressful to a pet. I am nuts about my dog but an animal should not take precedence over human relationships, especially when the human interactions are few and far between with certain people. The dog will be fine elsewhere and cats usually find a place to hide anyway until it's safe to resurface. If it's going to be a problem for a guest, the family dog should be confined to a area of of the home where they will be provided with whatever supplies they need and hang out there for a few hours. The homeowner can still check on them, take them out, etc.. If that's not possible, then boarding is the next option. When our niece hosted our extended family at her home she boarded her dogs so as to not risk any kind of problems between the pets and young children.

Pook · ‎03-20-2010

I would invite everyone but my dog is family and each person invited needs to make their own decision as to whether they will go! Possibly OP could host a family event at another time like Easter or the 4th of July. In the meantime the child should be and should have been going to get help for this issue.