Thanksgiving Showdown: Mom’s Misbehaved Dogs or Peaceful Family Dinner?

Picture this: It’s Thanksgiving, and you’re excited to host the family dinner. There’s just one problem. Your mom’s two chihuahuas, Mimi and ChaCha, are notorious for their bad behavior – barking incessantly and leaving unpleasant surprises on the floor. You’ve had enough, and you’ve made it clear: no dogs at the dinner. But what happens when mom shows up, dogs in tow? ️

The Canine Culprits

The Barking Bleacher Incident

The Ultimatum ⚠️

The Thanksgiving Showdown

The Arrival

The Aftermath ️

The Great Thanksgiving Dog Dilemma: Who Was In The Right?

When faced with the choice between her mother’s misbehaved dogs and a peaceful family dinner, our protagonist chose the latter. Despite the emotional fallout, she stands by her decision, enjoying a quiet, clean Thanksgiving. But the question remains – was she right to prioritize her peace over her mom’s companions? The internet has some thoughts…

NTA. Setting boundaries with parents can be challenging and disrespectful.

NTA. Dogs should be well-behaved and not a burden

“NTA – Well handled. Let your sister host, dogs poop on HER carpet.”

Set the rules at your house! You’re not the a**hole

NTA. Your house, your rules. She’s in denial about her dogs.

NTA: Send her the invoices for carpet shampoo.

NTA. Setting boundaries with family over Thanksgiving and their dogs.

Setting boundaries with misbehaved dogs for a peaceful family dinner.

Setting boundaries with mom’s dogs: NTA, stand your ground!

“Enough with the dogs! Let’s have a peaceful family gathering!”

“NTA my mom’s Chihuahua is a nightmare, but she won’t change.”

NTA: Asserting boundaries and teaching manners to misbehaved dogs.

NTA. Sister’s unruly dog ruins family gatherings. Mine is well-behaved.

Boundary stomping mom gets consequences. NTA wins!

Stand your ground! Your house, your rules.

NTA: Stand your ground, ban on pets, she’s the a**hole.

Dog lover understands the importance of leaving pets at home.

NTA. House rule ignored. Respect is key for guests.

Mom’s dogs vs. family dinner: NTA wants quality time with kids

NTA, let sister host events

Sister’s house, sister’s problem. Not the a**hole!

Bringing my chihuahua mix wherever he’s welcome, NTA

Annoying dogs ruining family dinner? NTA for speaking up!

Mom’s misbehaved dogs cause Thanksgiving chaos, commenter suggests revenge with poop machines.

NTA. Mom’s dogs misbehave, she’s unwilling to see her role.

Setting boundaries and sticking to them. You go, NTA!

NTA: Untrained dogs causing family dinner chaos. Bad owner.

Responsible dog owner knows when to leave their pups behind

NTA. Setting boundaries and standing your ground against entitled behavior.

NTA. Boundaries set and respected.

Empathy for the dogs, hope for positive change.

Refusing untrained animals in your home? NTA!

Insane dog boarded for Thanksgiving, NTA. Boundaries crossed.

NTA: Dogs behaving badly or peaceful family dinner?

NTA. Unruly dogs at Thanksgiving? No way!

Mom’s dogs causing chaos, NTA sets boundaries, poop/pee everywhere!

NTA. Set boundaries with mom’s misbehaved dogs for a peaceful dinner.

Mom’s dogs need potty training as much as her kids

Dog drama: NTA wants mom to leash her misbehaved mutts!

Pets cause drama at Thanksgiving dinner – who’s at fault?

NTA – Peaceful family dinner wins over misbehaved dogs

NTA. You gave her fair warning about the dog situation.

Mom’s misbehaved dogs cause Thanksgiving showdown

Neglected dogs cause Thanksgiving chaos, sister enables, NTA ❌

Mom’s unruly dogs causing Thanksgiving chaos. Not cool, NTA!

NTA – You’re a hero!

NTA. Train your dogs or leave them at home.

Taking a stand against mom’s misbehaved dogs. Good for you!

Setting boundaries and enforcing rules – NTA wins the showdown!

NTA. Set the rules for a peaceful family dinner.

NTA. Enforcing boundaries after years of bad behavior. Stingingly satisfying.

Boundary set and enforced. Not your problem.

Stand your ground and show your mom who’s in charge!

NTA. Older relatives thinking they can get away with anything

NTA – Peaceful family dinner wins over misbehaved dogs

Enforcing boundaries isn’t being an a**hole, it’s called consequences.

Embarrassing dog incident ruins Thanksgiving dinner. No repeat invites.

NTA. Dogs causing chaos at son’s football game? Unbelievable!

Clever escape plan saves Redditor from Thanksgiving drama

NTA. Setting boundaries for dogs in your own house.

NTA. Revenge poop? That’s a crappy idea!

NTA. Dogs’ bad behavior ruins peace. Boundaries and respect needed.

Mom’s misbehaved dogs cause Thanksgiving chaos. NTA for speaking up!

NTA. Mal-behaved dogs? No great loss.

Mom’s misbehaved dogs ruining Thanksgiving? NTA for speaking up!

Mom’s disobedient dogs cause Thanksgiving chaos, but she’s finally learning.

NTA- You’re in charge! ✅

Boundary-setting drama: NTA stands firm while mom sulks

Dog owner faces consequences for not training her dogs.

NTA. Play stupid games, win stupid prizes.

Untrained dogs can lead to dangerous consequences. NTA in this case.

Setting boundaries and enforcing them? Not the a**hole!

NTA with a noisy little dog? Been there, felt that

NTA, but you already knew that.

Boundaries set, consequences presented, and alternatives offered. NTA!

Chihuahuas are family, but respect the host’s rules.

NTA. Crate her dogs during Thanksgiving dinner.

NTA. Respect boundaries: keep your pets away from unwilling guests.

Confusion over bleachers sparks discussion in comment section

“NTA- Reasonable request: No dogs at my house/event.”

NTA, but can she get away with stroller dogs everywhere?

Mom underestimated you and got a *surprise* at Thanksgiving dinner.

Food wins over misbehaved dogs. NTA for setting boundaries.

Mom’s stubbornness with misbehaved dogs frustrates daughter. Stay strong!

NTA – Irresponsible pet owner lets dogs ruin family dinner

Peaceful family dinner wins over misbehaved dogs.