Picture this: you’re hosting a huge family gathering for the upcoming holiday weekend, with around 20 people arriving at your house. You’ve made it crystal clear that you don’t want any dogs in your home, especially your sister-in-law’s (SIL) poorly trained pooch. But guess what? She shows up with the dog anyway, claiming it’s a service animal. Would you put your foot down and send her back home? That’s exactly what one man did, and now he’s wondering if he’s in the wrong.
The Holiday Plan

The Dog Lover SIL ❤️

One Clear Rule: No Dog

The Unwanted Arrival

Playing Dumb

The Fake Service Dog Excuse

Wife’s Enabling ♀️

Putting the Foot Down

Monster or Justified?

Alone and Questioning

Was He Right to Stand His Ground? ♂️
This man was determined to keep his home dog-free during a massive family gathering, but when his sister-in-law showed up with her fake service dog, he refused to let it slide. Despite everyone else being willing to let the dog stay for one night, he insisted that his SIL drive five hours back home to sort out the dog situation. Now, he’s left questioning if he’s an a**hole for standing his ground. Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…
Fake service dogs make it difficult for those who need them. NTA.

OP’s joke about the fake service dog is hilarious

OP stands their ground against SIL’s entitled behavior

NTA. Dealing with a badly behaved dog on vacation is the worst

NTA for standing your ground against poorly trained fake service dogs

Dog owners agree: NTA for not allowing fake service dog.

Debate over whether wife agreed to kicking out sister’s dog

Guest brings fake service dog, NTA makes her drive home

Dog lovers unite! One commenter shares their dog’s love for camp while another suspects there’s more to the story

NTA. SIL ignored rules, faced consequences. Service animal fakers suck.

NTA for making sister-in-law drive alone with fake service dog

NTA for enforcing rules, sister-in-law may be milking victimhood

NTA who made sister-in-law drive 5 hours home with fake service dog
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Dry sarcasm in comment about fake service dog is hilarious

Abuse of the system makes it hard for those in need

Faking a service animal? Not cool. NTA for enforcing rules.

Curious if wife agreed on no-dog policy before fake service dog.

Setting boundaries with family is tough, but NTA for enforcing them
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Abusing the system for selfish reasons makes it difficult for others.

Setting boundaries and consequences. NTA wins with spouse agreement.

NTA for not letting fake service dog stay. E-S-H for not communicating with wife.

Fake service dogs are a serious issue

Respect boundaries: NTA for enforcing no-dog rule

SIL brings fake service dog, OP enforces rules. NTA

NTA with emotional support dog warns about dangers of fake service dogs
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House rules enforced. No fake service dogs allowed

Firm but fair response to fake service dog debacle

Defending yourself against family drama can be tough ♂️. Stay strong.
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No dogs allowed, sister-in-law drives 5 hours home. NTA

Communication tip for difficult conversations with family members

Fake service dog owner gets called out. NTA wins!

Obvious NTA, but who are these people?!

Setting boundaries and standing up for yourself.

Did OP consult with his wife before forcing sister-in-law?

Commenter defends OP, offers sympathy and a place to stay

Standing your ground against fake service dogs

Online strangers show support for NTA and call out enablers

Fake service dogs are a**hole move. NTA for enforcing rules.

Reporting sister’s fake service dog is justified. Family sucks.
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Fake service dog? NTA. Can’t be an a**hole compared to that.

Wife threw him under the bus over fake service dog

NTA for standing up to entitled sister-in-law

Respect others’ space, even with service dogs. NTA in this case.

Commenter expresses frustration with fake service dogs in public places

NTA, but make up with wife ❤️
