Picture this: you’ve just hosted a big family dinner at your place, and your beloved dog, Baja, is recovering from surgery. You’ve made it clear that Baja needs her space, but one of your cousin’s kids just can’t seem to leave her alone. When Baja lets out a warning growl, all hell breaks loose, and suddenly you’re caught in the middle of a family feud. How would you handle this situation? Read on to find out how our protagonist navigated this doggone drama.
A Family Dinner with a Twist ️

Baja Gets Bothered

Warning Growl Alert!

Cousin (J) Gets Furious!

️ Standing Up for Baja

Family Members Chime In

Baja’s House, Baja’s Rules

Show Them the Door

Baja’s Rights Come First

EDIT 1: Dinner Details

⛈️ Rainy Day Woes ☔

No Carrying Allowed

Baja’s Recovery Update

EDIT 2: (A) Misbehaving

11-Year-Olds Know Better

Baja’s Growl Ignites a Family Showdown
Our protagonist hosted a family dinner after her dog, Baja, had surgery. She made it clear that Baja needed to be left alone, but her cousin’s daughter ignored the request and bothered the dog. Baja growled in response, causing the girl to cry and her mother to become furious. The family got divided over whether Baja should be punished or not. Our protagonist stood her ground, defending Baja’s right to feel safe in her own home. She even told those who disagreed to leave! Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…
Dog owner’s NTA response to entitled Karen ignoring warning.

Dog owner rightfully defends their warning-growling dog

Dog owner NTA for protecting pet, kid needs education

Punishing a dog for growling can lead to dangerous behavior

Dog’s warning is justified, don’t punish her for it

Dog owners tired of irresponsible parents letting kids harass pets

Dog owner receives NTA judgment but advised to avoid stress.

Parents never admit fault, even when their kid’s wrong.

Family feud erupts after dog growls, but everyone is wrong ♂️

Unsupervised kid, negligent parents, recovering dog – everyone sucks here

Dog owner sets boundary, parent ignores it, child gets growled at

Dog expert approves OP’s actions, suggests caution for future events

Dog needed rest after surgery, hosting party was an AH move

OP is the a**hole for ignoring their dog’s needs

Dog owner YTA for hosting a party during dog’s recovery

Dog warned kid, entitled parent blamed dog. NTA shows restraint

Well-trained dog warns child, parents need to teach boundaries. NTA

Dog’s warning ignored by parents, everyone’s at fault

Poor planning and lack of consideration leads to family feud

Respect the dog and learn from A’s mistake

Dog’s surgery, kid’s visit: a disaster waiting to happen

Dog’s surgery ignored for party: YTA according to commenter.

Dog owner in the wrong for putting sick dog at risk

Teach kids how to interact with dogs to avoid accidents

Parenting or pet ownership – who’s responsible for safety?

Dog’s warning ignored, family feud ensues. YTA verdict.

Dog’s warning growl causes family feud over child’s safety

Hosting a party with a sick dog: YTA or NAH?

Hosting guests with a recovering dog? YTA according to commenter.

Dog growls, parent’s fault, commenter not sorry.
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Entertained guests while dog was recovering, YTA for expecting perfection.

Dog’s recovery ignored for family dinner, YTA according to commenter

Respect the dog’s warning growl and teach children boundaries

Dog owner shares personal experience and supports OP’s actions. ❤️

Cat scratches nephew, but OP not the a**hole for defending.

Hosting a large gathering with a recovering dog – bad idea?
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Dog’s discomfort ignored, family feud ensues ESH
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Owner warned guests about dog, but still at fault?

OP is called out for putting recovering dog in stressful situation.

Opinionated comment sparks no-reply discussion
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Dog owner not at fault, entitled parents need to learn

Listen to your pets : NTA for trusting instincts.

Dog owner invited guests over with unsupervised recovering dog. ESH.

Important reminder to teach children how to respect animals

Pawsome Baja sets boundaries even while feeling unwell

Hosting a party while dog recovers from surgery = YTA

Dog’s growl is their communication, NTA for respecting it

Surgery and getting in trouble? NTA has your back

Treating pets like family is important. ESH for not respecting Baja’s space, but kicking them out was a good thing. Baja deserves extra treats

OP is the a**hole for putting their dog in an uncomfortable situation

Dog owner not at fault, but could have prevented incident

Dog’s surgery + toddler = bad idea. ESH, including parents.

Dog owner gets called out for irresponsible behavior

Dog’s warning growl was right, but hosting a party isn’t.

Dog owner defended for prioritizing pet’s recovery over bratty child.

Hosting a family dinner with a hurting dog? ESH ♀️

Set boundaries, stand firm, and let the monkeys fly away ♀️

11-year-old repeatedly antagonizes injured dog, NTA for warning growl

Dog recovering from surgery in a house full of people? ESH

Respect a dog’s warning growl to prevent bites

Teachable moment on respecting animal boundaries, NTA

Respect your family’s requests in their own home

Dog’s warning ignored, NTA for not punishing.

Modeling proper consent with your dog. NTA

Respect Baja’s warning growl and space . NTA. ❤️

Respect a dog’s boundaries. Don’t be an entitled person

Dog’s warning growl sparks debate on pet parenting

Teach kids to behave around animals. Punishing dogs for growling is wrong. NTA

Dog’s warning growl sparks feud. ESH, dog is innocent.

Dog owner criticized for hosting event during pet’s recovery
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Dog’s growl is not a threat, it’s a plea for space . Teaching kids animal etiquette is crucial.

Dog was a very good girl, family needs to learn training

Dog owner not at fault for warning growl incident
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Party vs pet health: YTA for not taking precautions

Standing up for their dog recovering from surgery, but tough situation

Clear communication from dog, parents need to teach children respect

Teaching kids animal respect: NTA kicks out rude family

Teaching kids to respect animals is important – NTA comment

Dog’s surgery stresses it out, owner warned child, but inconsiderate.
