Would You Put Your Dog Away For Guests?

[corgipower]

It would depend on the dogs and the guests.

Nyx would most likely get put away - she's not a very social dog and could become dangerous if overstimulated. If it's just a guest or a small party where everyone is dog savvy, she might stay out when I can supervise.

Tyr would likely be allowed to stay out unless he was being a pest, as would Morgan. Ares might, but not if there was food around (he is a corgi, after all )

As for if a guest asked me to put the dogs up -- that would depend on the guest. If I want to appease them, I would do so. If it was an annoying guest, I would tell them it's the dogs' house too and they would stay out.

 

[milos_mommy]

It depends.

If my friends are over and just hanging out, Milo is USUALLY put away, depending on the friends. The boys like to roughhouse and he WILL tell them to stop with his teeth. Also, if one of them puts their arm around me or something he freaks out. If there are young children, he may or may not be put away if I can watch them closely, and the child knows how to behave around him. He's put away around squealing, running kids, and babies who like to kiss his face.

If it's a less relaxed gathering, where the boys have to behave...then Milo can usually be out. He was out at Thanksgiving with 20+ people in my house. He doesn't try and get food or jump or anything if everyone's just sitting around talking.

No one's ever asked for him to be put away...If he was bothering them I'd comply...if he wasn't doing anything irritating then I'd be like " deal with it"

 

[MyHorseMyRules]

As long as they were behaving, they would get to stay out. If there is someone important coming over for something other than a social call, then I would probably put them up for that time period. However, if a guest asked me to put away my dogs and they were not misbehaving, they could deal with it or leave. They are a guest in my home, and they should respect all who live there.

For those who have kids, would you send them to their rooms because your guests don't like kids? No.

 

[Buddy'sParents]

My dogs live in my home, not my guests. So anyone that does come over is very well aware of that. When someone knocks on the door, the dogs will bark. When they walk in, they will see wagging tails and when they sit on the couch they will, without a doubt, take a dog hair or two or three with them. Buddy will most likely dump a toy in ones lap and give sweet innocent eyes that say "please play with me", Bella will stalk you and watch your every move, Banzai will be so excited to see guests that he'll be waking in circles. Such is my life. If one does not accept my life, then they do not belong in my home.

Now, with that said... given certain circumstances, some, or all dogs may be put away. But it is never for long periods of time. Bella is often because I simply don't trust people and really she only likes Renee. Buddy can be full of it and sometimes he just needs to chill. Banzai is nearly always out and about.

 

[HoundedByHounds]

of course! Depending on the type of party I'd put away/send my kids away too LOL.

 

[vanillasugar]

It depends on the situation, and wether or not it's something that might be stressful for Sierra. If SHE'S comfortable, that's my top priority.

Also, if she's being a huge brat and acting out for some reason, she'd get a time out in another room, and might get let out again when she settled.

 

[Doberluv]

The only time I'd put my dogs away in a bedroom or crate when I had visitors would be if someone's kids misbehaved around them and I thought they'd hurt the little dogs, even by accident. But I haven't run into that so far. Most of the kids who do come around are very careful and sweet with the Chis. They'll sit on the couch or floor and let the Chis sit on their lap and pat them. But they're older than toddlers, which I'd have to watch carefully and see. The Chihuahuas are good with everyone and very sociable, but if there's too much commotion, as in too many people or if there were rambunctious toddlers, they'd probably disappear into another room or their crate anyhow.

 

[Bigpoodleperson]

It depends. There have been times when i have put Riley away. Mostly when we are eating at the table with guests (he likes to stick his big nose in there, but never ever actually steels anything, just annoying). Also when we are all opening presents on Christmas. Last year he was out, and we have had big parties 2 times this year and he was perfect. I wouldnt hessitate to put him away though if someone was uncomfortable, or he was bugging people to pet them too much. He is fine in a room and doesnt stress. I would also confine the cats, but one confines herself when people come over.

 

[Sweet72947]

I kinda have to put my dogs away. They aren't friendly to strangers. Daisy needs a very lengthy introductory period to get used to someone. A woman may take a few days, and a man can take a year, depending on the people. I find that it helps if people aren't afraid of Daisy, although it can be kind of hard to keep your cool around a large black dog who is obviously uncomfortable in your presence, even though said black dog is always on a leash if introductions are being made.

Benji feeds off of Daisy, although if you sit down on the couch he will jump in your lap for cuddles.

 

[noodlerubyallie]

I have ill-behaved dogs around guests, and family members that are afraid of "big dogs" so they generally all go in their crates. They would calm down quickly with guests, but they are rowdy to being with...so they get put away.

Until they get a little older and able to contain their excitement with training, they get crated.

 

[Gamedogs]

I show them this...

My Dog Lives here :

My dog lives in this house. You are welcome to come and visit me anytime
but we have a few things that you must understand before you visit.
I vacuum and clean daily but my dog lives in this house too.
You may be leaned on and find him in your lap a few times but he
does this because he loves people and wants to say hello. So if you
feel that you are too good for his love then you are not welcome here
because this is his home too.

My dog is well mannered and very clean but if you are one of those
people who think all animals are dirty and smell, then go away. You
are not the type of person that I care to associate with. If you don't
like the sound of barking, then my home is not going to be a comfortable
place for you to visit.

Do not expect me to lock my dog in another room during your visit. I
have trained my dog well so he will not do anything to you except
maybe want a pat on the head. I will not subject him to feel as
if he is being punished by locking him away for no reason. That would be cruel.

When you walk into my home, be careful not to trip on a stuffed toy or
ball. These are my dog's treasures and I will not take them away from
him just to show you that I keep a clean house. He knows where
all his toys are. They may not look like much to you, but to him, they
are worth more than gold.

You see, this is OUR home.
We have been together since he was a small puppy scampering around
the house. I raised him into well mannered, beautifully behaved dog.
I am proud of him. I consider him my personal gift from God.
He has done nothing but give me his endless love and devotion for many
years. I love him dearly and want to make his years happy ones. As
happy as he made mine.

When you go home to your family, he stays here with me. A fine and
loving companion. He is MY family and I wouldn't change that for the world.
When it was cold and there was no heat, we kept each other warm. When I
was sick, he stayed right by my side, as I did his when he
was not having a good day. A better friend I could not ask for.

When no one else cared, my dog did. He has given me nothing but
pure joy and I love him endlessly.
So please understand that I am not being rude. I'm just looking out for
my best friend. ****Author Unknown

 

[corgipower]

For those who have kids, would you send them to their rooms because your guests don't like kids? No.

of course! Depending on the type of party I'd put away/send my kids away too LOL.

I remember my parents having parties where my sister and I clearly weren't invited. We were in our rooms or in a room with each other.

 

[TheGoldenRetriever]

For those who have kids, would you send them to their rooms because your guests don't like kids? No.

of course! Depending on the type of party I'd put away/send my kids away too LOL.

Yabbut .... I think what MyHorseMyRules meant is that many people think *nothing* of asking hosts to "put away" their pets, but the same people wouldn't ever think of asking hosts to put their kids somewhere else ... even when the pets are behaving far better than the kids.

Besides HbH, I have always found it ironic that people who ask their children to go hang out in their rooms during a party are always parents that have very well-behaved children. Parents of bratty kids never do that.

 

[Brattina88]

Nope. If they are misbehaving (don't see that happening) and I put them away that's different, but if someone wants them to be put away for not a very good reason, yea right

 

[Mdawn]

It depends. If my dogs weren't bothering anyone and were being well mannered...then no, I would not put them away even if I were asked.

However, if they are being ill mannered then I would.

I do think that if I had a large group of people over then I may crate them especially if there is food out. I wouldn't want people sneaking them food while I'm not looking and potentially giving them something harmful.

 

[shazbot]

I don't put my dogs away when guests are over, unless they aren't behaving. Everybody that comes over here knows I have dogs. If they have a fear of dogs or are allergic then they are in the wrong place.

 

[sprintime]

i don't put my dogs away. I've never been asked to and we often have company come over with their dogs and I don't object. My dogs are taught to stay in their place during meal times and they never beg. After dinner everyone is in the living room, dogs too. If someone asked I really don't know if I would unless they were allergic .

 

[Toller_08]

I sometimes put them away when we're having certain guests, but only because the people find it a little hectic to have four dogs around, eventhough they just lay there and are well behaved. I've never been asked to put the dogs away, but I can tell that these certain people are a little uncomfortable with them all around.

I also put them away if we're having someone over who is really bad when it comes to manners. One friend of ours lets Dance jump all over her, and I hate jumpy dogs, so I don't want Dance to think that's ok. Some people come in with high pitched excited voices when they see the dogs, and I put Dance away for a bit while those people are here. People like that scare Dance too much and set our training back as far as getting her to tolerate people. Eventually, once she's more comfortable with people, I'll make sure she gets used to such voices, but for now I don't feel I can.

More often than putting the dogs away completely, I'll tether one or two instead. Usually they're all out visiting though, as most guests are great with the dogs and the dogs are wonderful with them.

 

[Dakotah]

We have literally no one come to our house, we always go out to others as we live in the middle of bum.freaking.egypt. hahaha
But if people do come over Jet stays in the house with everyone cause she bothers no one and has tons of manners.
Bear... it really depends on the person. If its a new person he gets a slow greeting then he gets put in my room where he will relax. If its someone he knows he is welcome out as long as he doesn't act a fool. lol

 

[DanL]

We don't put ours away if people come over. It's part of visiting our house. Now, if someone new came over and was uncomfortable around the dogs, I'd put them up or outside. All of our regular friends know about the dogs and know they have to greet, and once they see who is here, they mellow out.