Bib suggestions? In law suggestions?

R Taft

R Taft

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I am also with jeannie...Don't like our dogs, don't bother coming in......I love my dogs and this is their home, drool and all. My FAmily has totally got used to this since we have had newfies for so long. For those that love my dogs too, I do have towels around. Katy is really our only problem, she is a HUGE Drool queen. But funnily enough she usually gets the most attention, because she is so sweet and lovable :)
 
Thehallk

Thehallk

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Jager's Mom said:
Love all the bib ideas!

As for in-laws/visitors. My dogs are my children (as I do not have any 2 legged kids). I go way over board for my boys. They are truly my life. But I must say....when I have visitors over, the dogs are kept away from the visitors (if the visitors are not into dogs or drool). I think it's a balance thing between making others feel welcome in your home and having the pups around with the guests...150lb drooling bear and a 70lb bouncing lab can be a bit much to a lot of people.

As for visiting other people...I only bring the dogs when they are invited. People generally know that I don't go anywhere without my boys...so they can make the decision if they want to have All of us at their home. And if not, I'm not offended.

We travel back and forth between two homes...and pass my in-laws house every time. Father in law always asks for us to stop by and say hi.... but there is NO way he would allow the dogs in his house. So we have NEVER stopped. I'm not going to go there and leave my boys in the car. Just the way it is. But I understand his point...not sure he understands ours...but it what it is.
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I agree with this one. Your dogs are your family, but your MIL is also your family. When she comes to your house she should respect that the dogs are part of the family, but they still don't have to drool all over her. Bibs are good, wipe their mouths before they greet her, and offer her a lint roller on the way out! Having said that, you also need to respect that it is her choice not to invite the drool and hair into her home. I wouldn't expect her to allow the dogs to come to her house to make your life less complicated, since she isn't the one who made the choice to adopt fur/drool kids :)
 
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miriamstolle

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Thanks everyone! We all survived the visit. My MIL did well, and did grimace a bit when I asked if she wanted an apron. But it was a grimace with a graceful smile. (It is possible, though sounds like an oxymoron.) My sister in law was the crankiest, but she's excused due to the fact that brain surgery has left her without much balance and large dogs really are a potential nuisance and danger due to balance issues. And even my SIL admitted that my sweet pup was rather pleasant and easy to be around,which is saying a lot coming from her! Next adventure: a cross country trip with kids,dog, and hubs....
 
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