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Man Wants Pool Party Host To Lock Up Their Dogs As His Son Is Afraid, Host Gets Annoyed With Him
Every person has a different fear; some folks are scared of snakes, some get terrified by birds, and there are even those who are petrified of dogs. Whatever phobia a person has, they have the right to keep themselves safe. It’s just that they shouldn’t make their problem anyone else’s.
This is something a dad did at a party that his son was invited to. He wanted to protect his kid from the host’s dogs that were roaming about freely. His request to keep them in another room was justified, but he went about it the wrong way.
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The poster mentioned that his first-grader son got invited to a pool party, so he went with him as a chaperone
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When they reached the party, the dad noticed that there were two dogs roaming about, and since he knew his son was afraid, he wanted to do something about it
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The poster approached the party’s host and asked her to lock her dogs up because his son was scared of them, but she got annoyed and refused to do so
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The man and his son ended up leaving the party because the dogs weren’t being tied up, and he got a message from the host saying his request was inappropriate
The poster shared that his first-grader son had been invited to a pool party by one of the kids from school. He tagged along with his child and noticed that the hosts had left their dogs loose in the yard. At first, the OP tried to shoo the animals away, but they didn’t seem to be going, which he was concerned about since his son was afraid of dogs.
For people who are afraid of certain animals, it’s important for them to assess whether they can handle a situation like this or not. Some pet parents aren’t open to the idea of keeping their animals locked up, even around folks who are scared. This can become a problem because the fearful person won’t be able to fully enjoy themselves then.
The dad in this story understood that his son might feel afraid around the dogs and wouldn’t be able to freely take part in the activities. That’s why he decided to talk to the host and see if she would be willing to lock up her dogs. Unfortunately, he didn’t take her first refusal seriously and kept pestering her, which made her feel more annoyed.
When someone with pets wants to host a party, it’s important that they first inform their guests about the situation. This will be useful if any of the people coming have allergies or are generally afraid of animals. If a host doesn’t do this, it can cause problems and lead to an uncomfortable situation later on.
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The OP felt frustrated about the host not listening to his pleas, so he decided to take his son and leave. The little boy didn’t seem very affected by the situation, but the host was miffed and sent the dad an angry text about his behavior. It’s clear that she found the whole confrontation inappropriate.
Not all guests are comfortable with having animals around while they are partying. That’s why the hosts need to be open about their setup ahead of time. This will save any awkwardness and uncomfortable situations later. Hosts can also let people know how friendly their pet is, so that people know whether they can interact with them or not.
During the party, pet owners can set up a safe space in their house where their furry friend can sit or be comfortable. This will also prevent them from acting up amidst the chaos of a loud or crowded party. Even playing lots of games or tiring them out before the party can help keep them calm during it.
Regardless of what the host could have done, she decided to ignore her guest’s request and carry on with the party. Instead of making a fuss, the dad took his son and left. Overall, it’s great that he didn’t throw a fit, but he probably could have asked her politely once and then left the matter at that.
How would you have handled a situation like this? Do you think the OP could have done anything differently? Do share your thoughts down below.
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People didn’t side with the poster and felt that he was the jerk for asking the host to lock her dogs up
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Hellcaste's Wife 5 months ago
Our dog is part of the family. He's well-behaved and loves kids. I'd never lock him away; he'd look at it as a punishment and he's done nothing wrong. I've flat out told people if it comes to them or the dog, I'll choose the dog every time. It's his home, not theirs. too bad?
Dog Mom to Zoe 5 months ago
A little louder so the dogs that are locked up in the garage can hear!! In all seriousness, I completely agree. I had 1 person ask me to put my dogs away and I told her that wasn't going to happen. Knowing that I have dogs, you deal with it or just don't come. I will also choose my dogs over humans.
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sturmwesen 5 months ago
uff. I think you can ask nicely, but if the first answer is a no that's a no. no hard feelings just incompatibility. they key is attitude. if you come raging like a bull I'll show you the door. if you ask nicely I might give the dog a treat an put him in the bedroom.
Katchen 5 months ago
This is understandable. I have a Malinois mix and she looks terrifying.
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Yu Pan 5 months ago (edited)
My cat doesn't react well with strangers. Anyone staying at my place longer than one hour will be told before hand. Any one suggesting me locking my cat away is free to leave. The only reason why I even bought a house is for my cat.
K Barnes 5 months ago
One of the main reasons we purchased a home with a yard (after being crammed into a 500 square foot apartment to save for years) was to be able to get a dog. So worth the long wait.
Load More Replies... Hellcaste's Wife 5 months ago
Our dog is part of the family. He's well-behaved and loves kids. I'd never lock him away; he'd look at it as a punishment and he's done nothing wrong. I've flat out told people if it comes to them or the dog, I'll choose the dog every time. It's his home, not theirs. too bad?
Dog Mom to Zoe 5 months ago
A little louder so the dogs that are locked up in the garage can hear!! In all seriousness, I completely agree. I had 1 person ask me to put my dogs away and I told her that wasn't going to happen. Knowing that I have dogs, you deal with it or just don't come. I will also choose my dogs over humans.
Load More Replies... sturmwesen 5 months ago
uff. I think you can ask nicely, but if the first answer is a no that's a no. no hard feelings just incompatibility. they key is attitude. if you come raging like a bull I'll show you the door. if you ask nicely I might give the dog a treat an put him in the bedroom.
Katchen 5 months ago
This is understandable. I have a Malinois mix and she looks terrifying.
Load More Replies... Yu Pan 5 months ago (edited)
My cat doesn't react well with strangers. Anyone staying at my place longer than one hour will be told before hand. Any one suggesting me locking my cat away is free to leave. The only reason why I even bought a house is for my cat.
K Barnes 5 months ago
One of the main reasons we purchased a home with a yard (after being crammed into a 500 square foot apartment to save for years) was to be able to get a dog. So worth the long wait.
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