Redditor Refuses Doesn't Allow Her Brother To Bring His Poorly Behaved Dog To Thanksgiving, Gets Called Shameless And Dog Racist

"I don't want to prioritize my brother's dog and his feelings over everyone else's safety and comfort"

Maryjane

• Published in Animal Stories
• November 26, 2022

Thanksgiving is a time when many people gather with friends and family to give thanks for the people and things in their lives. Christmas is also a period when people come together to celebrate.

People commemorate such celebrations with a large supper. Football, volunteering, playing games, and watching the Thanksgiving Day parade or Christmas movies are more ways to enjoy the holiday.

Meet Redditor u/ThrowawayThanksGAITA, who has hosted Thanksgiving and Christmas at her place for a few years now. It's usually a big gathering with the OP's and her husband's family.

There are a lot of kids, and everyone brings their dogs, too. You know that dogs are wonderful pets and wonderful companions, but they need the right care and management.

Even when not biting, dogs, especially larger dogs, can still cause harm. A dog knocking someone over puts them at an increased risk of injury, especially to kids and the elderly.

A medium-sized dog can hurt people as well. The OP's older brother has a puppy who knocks kids over, won't stay out of everyone's face, and destroyed the door frame, amongst other things.

The OP didn't want a repetition of that, so she told her brother not to bring the dog to Thanksgiving. Her brother got upset, which led to more events unfolding.

Keep scrolling to read the entire story in full. 

The Headline...

Thanksgiving and Christmas has been at the OP's house

He stayed in a room by himself upstairs

He offered to have him wear a muzzle

I'm still allowing the other dogs to come

The OP's parents say she's being unreasonable

The OP doesn't want to prioritize her brother's dog

A little edit to add

Here are a bunch of comments by Redditors in response to the Reddit thread.

You're in your rights to disallow any pet

Your brother should train his dog

This Redditor is guessing the dog

Your brother's dog is a risk to your children's safety

Tell your parents to enjoy their thanksgiving

This dog has a proven track record

He's facing the consequences of the said dog

Tell your brother to go to a behaviourist

The OP is okay in this Redditor's book

You have given his dog multiple chances

Your cat deserves to be safe in its home

It is your house and it is your rules

This Redditor wouldn't want a dog with behavior issues too

His dog is not invited for your guests' safety

You are right to not give him a chance

Wish them a happy Thanksgiving

Info needed, an answer supplied

Imagine what the dog would do to their house

Although dog bites are among the most frequent dog injuries, dogs can also inflict harm without biting. Large dogs may become overexcited and knock you to the ground, breaking or lacerating your bones.

Additionally, a dog could move or step in front of your bike and cause you to slip and fall. These were what the OP tried avoiding and Redditors supported her decision.

Maryjane