If A has a dysfunctional dog it is not fair for them to spoil everyone else gathering . Perhaps the two owners can share the duties with a half time switch but In my humble opinion firm but fair the others do not need a spoiled party because one dog owner can’t accept the consequences of rearing an antisocial petHello everybody. Looks like there is a lot of productivity and nice things going on here today. @Gwladysover Pleased you have had improvement with your double vision. @jazzy Love the furniture for your Mum. Really nice. @Barnfred 55 Thanks for sharing the pics. Beautiful place and the church with the seashells is just gorgeous. @fandjango Enjoy Oxford and hope your guitar playing morning was as lovely and as chilled as it sounds. Somehow I don't see you and your buddies launching into a thrash metal jamming session lol
I moved my place of work today from the kitchen to where my son used to work when he was working from home. It's only taken me 6 months to decide that yes, he is settled in Nottingham and is unlikely to return. So, I now have a computer desk and much nicer views. (not that I spend ANY time looking out of the window) I also have my kitchen/dining area back.
I need your advice. There's a group of 10 of us who socialise together. Because we haven't all been out together for ages I have invited them all round for a barbecue over the Bank Holiday weekend. One of the gang A, has a dachsund. It actually belongs to her daughter but she minds him while she's at work. She has ruined it. Her whole life revolves around the dog, social events have to be changed to accommodate the dog. He can't be left alone because he has separation anxiety. If some of us meet for lunch, the dog has to come and it's embarrassing because it barks - if anybody moves or comes into the pub. I'm sure other people having their lunch don't want to listen to a yappy dog. Anyway, A and her sister have just responded to my invitation and asked can they bring the dog. I don't know what to say. I'm annoyed that they have asked. I don't know how our cat will react to a dog - she's never met any, and I don't know what the dog is like around cats. I also don't think it would be fair to lock the cat up in a bedroom for the afternoon/evening. It is her house after all and she's very sociable and likes to be in the middle of what is going on. To be honest I'm really irritated that A has even asked. If I say no then either her or her sister will drop out so they can mind the dog. I guess I could say yes but he has to stay outside but then if it rains then that solution is no good....
Please help, dog lovers and/or voices of reason! Finally here's some pics from my new office (including cat who also moved with me!)
Firm fair friendly request to leave the dog behind