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Dear Abby: Am I a Bad Mom when I Balk at Watching Son’s Untrained Dog Whenever He Asks Me To?
Dennis keeps asking his mother to watch his untrained puppy, but she says he should hire a sitter or board the dog instead.
- Dennis is asking Mom to watch Champ while he helps his brother clear a property for sale, putting her in an unwanted position despite her previous refusals to provide dog-sitting care.
- Champ is an untrained, high-energy animal that runs wild, barks, and digs holes, causing significant stress for Mom during visits despite her repeated requests that Dennis hire professional training or a sitter.
- Repeated requests for pet-sitting services have strained the relationship; Mom previously declined when Dennis asked her to watch Champ for a car trip, and he has sought her help four or five times annually for three days to a week.
- Dear Abby advised Mom to refuse the request and prioritize her safety, characterizing Dennis as an irresponsible pet owner who should hire a professional sitter or board Champ at a kennel instead.
- Separately, Mom inquired about wedding rehearsal dinner etiquette for her son's upcoming wedding next year, and according to Emily Post, hosts are not obligated to entertain out-of-town guests at these events.
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Dear Abby: My son won’t listen when I tell him I’m not watching his untrained dog
DEAR ABBY: For the last four years, I have been hosting my son “Dennis,” his 6-year-old son and his brother’s 8-year-old daughter every other weekend. Dennis bought a puppy, “Champ,” to go with his house and brings him on these visits. Champ is nice enough but extremely active. He runs wild and barks, digs holes and has never been trained. The grandkids are cousins, and they are thick as thieves. They love running around indoors and out, but I a…
Dear Abby: My son’s untrained dog is wearing me out
Dear Abby: For the last four years, I have been hosting my son “Dennis,” his 6-year-old son, and his brother’s 8-year-old daughter every other weekend. Dennis bought a puppy, “Champ,” to go with his house and brings him on these visits. Champ is nice enough but extremely active. He runs wild and barks, digs holes, and has never been trained. The grandkids are cousins, and they are thick as thieves. They love running around indoors and out, but I…
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