In-Laws, Four Dogs, and a Broken Fence: A Household Drama

Imagine this: your in-laws are planning to visit your cozy three-bedroom home. You’re already preparing for the tight squeeze, but then you learn they’re bringing along their four dogs – a Rough Collie, an Australian Shepherd, a Golden Retriever, and a Toy Aussie. And these aren’t just any dogs, they’re poorly trained, bark incessantly, and even fight amongst themselves. Now, imagine your spouse is all for it, without even consulting you. Sounds like a recipe for drama, doesn’t it? Well, that’s exactly what one woman is dealing with. Let’s dive into this doggone dilemma.

The Incoming Invasion

The Handyman Excuse

The Canine Conundrum ️

The Four-Legged Fiasco

The Unwelcome Guests

The Power Play?

The Boozy Builders

The Unilateral Decision ‍♂️

The Marriage Miscommunication

The Final Stand

A Tail of Four Dogs, In-Laws, and a Household in Chaos

In a tale that combines family, dogs, and a broken fence, one woman finds herself facing a canine invasion when her in-laws decide to visit – with their four dogs in tow. Despite her clear objections, her husband gives the green light without consulting her, sparking a household controversy. With a fence to repair, excessive drinking, and four poorly trained dogs, this visit is shaping up to be more chaotic than festive. As the drama unfolds, she considers taking matters into her own hands, ready to call her father-in-law and lay down the law. Let’s see how the internet weighs in on this doggone dilemma.

NTA, don’t bring your dogs to other people’s places!

NTA
Bringing dogs to others’ houses without permission is irresponsible

Escape the drama! ️ Have a stern chat with hubby. ️

NTA. Have a relaxing weekend while he deals with the mess

Stand your ground! Your husband needs to prioritize your cat.

NTA, hiring a dog sitter would’ve been cheaper and easier

Stand up for yourself and set boundaries with your husband!

Set boundaries with in-laws about bringing dogs to your house

NTA. Set boundaries with in-laws and their dogs. Hotel time!

NTA. Stand up for yourself and don’t let your husband manipulate you.

Stand your ground! Your house, your rules. Don’t back down.

NTA. Stand your ground and refuse their four large dogs

Hire a professional to avoid drama and doggy disasters!

Your husband is the real issue here.

Dump the whole family, get the fence fixed, save yourself!

NTA: Family brings unruly dogs, ruins house. Set boundaries, respect spouse.

In-laws’ dogs not coming! FIL supports my rules. No guilt here

NTA: MIL brings huge dog, loses it when denied entry

Setting boundaries with in-laws and their dogs

In-laws are irresponsible dog owners, bringing four dogs without permission

Skip the family drama, hire professionals to fix the fence!

NTA. In-laws bring dogs without asking. Husband makes decision without you ‍♀️

Set boundaries with in-laws about dogs in the house

Avoid the drama and treat yourself to a spa getaway

NTA – Stand up for your comfort and furry friends!

Untrained dogs causing chaos in someone’s house

NTA: Responsible pet owner prioritizes dogs over New Years party

Escape with the cat and set boundaries for in-laws’ dogs.

Responsible dog owner defends bringing well-trained dogs to visit.

Spouse dismisses feelings. NTA. It’s time for a serious talk.

Avoid the doggy drama, book a hotel or air bnb!

NTA, but husband problem? Trust issues, communication breakdowns?

Understanding and setting boundaries when it comes to pets

Cancel the drama, hire a pro, save money. NTA

NTA: Set boundaries for in-laws’ dogs, motivate fence repair

NTA, Dogs deserve better than husband’s family.

NTA. Hide alcohol, enforce no alcohol rule with alcoholic in-laws.

Not the a**hole. Drama with in-laws and dogs, oh my!

Avoid the drama. Stay with a friend and let him handle it

Commenter questions OP’s refusal to fix the fence themselves.

Get a handyman to fix that fence!

NTA. Husband’s decision-making and communication skills need improvement.

NTA. Bringing 4 dogs on a trip? Unreasonable. Hubby’s TA.

NTA! In-laws won’t help with dogs or fence? Hire help!

Fence installation delay, dogs need leashing. NTA, don’t back down.

“NTA. Set boundaries with your husband and help fix the fence?”

Responsible dog owner defends themselves against houseguest accusations

Half of marriage team invited dogs despite other half’s objections. Can OP escape for a relaxing weekend?

Responsible pet owners respect grandparents’ no-dogs-in-house rule. NTA

NTA for setting boundaries with in-laws and their unruly dogs

Escape the chaos and let them handle the aftermath

Setting boundaries with in-laws: Your house, your rules

NTA. Terrible house guests! Your house, your rules.

Hosting the in-laws with dogs while husband has fun

Escape the chaos and stay in a hotel. NTA

Sanitary concerns and overcrowding with in-laws and their dogs

Living with in-laws and unruly dogs? No thanks!

NTA. Set boundaries with in-laws and protect your family

NTA: Fix the fence or escape to a resort!

Avoiding MIL’s house due to spoiled dogs and lack of productivity

NTA. Offer to board the dogs instead of fixing the fence.

Hold your ground! Don’t let others’ dogs invade your space

Polite and responsible dog owner brings well-behaved pup everywhere

Setting boundaries with in-laws and dogs: NTA

Take control! Set boundaries with your in-laws and their dogs.

Husband’s AH move: NTA, tell him to call them ‘no dogs’

Take control of the situation and set firm boundaries.

Stand your ground! No dogs allowed, find a hotel

NTA for not wanting 4 big, untrained dogs in your house

NTA. Family drama over dogs at work. MIL wants peace.

Stand up for yourself! Demand couples counseling and confront him!

Save money and your house from doggy destruction!

Escape the chaos and treat yourself to a peaceful getaway

Setting boundaries: Your home, your rules

Responsible pet owner respects boundaries, avoids pet-related drama

In-laws, drunk and annoying dogs – sounds like a nightmare!

NTA: It’s your house, your rules.

NTA. In-laws need to find a pet-friendly hotel or kennel.

NTA. Stand your ground. You’re not alone in saying no.

Seeking advice on fixing the fence without in-laws’ help

Set boundaries: suggest pet-friendly accommodations for visiting in-laws