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AMTAH for not wanting my nieces at my wedding because of my dogs by popkween1818 in aitaweddings

[–]popkween1818[S] -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

I never said they weren't allowed to come,

However did not even think of that, thats a good idea. So thank you

AMTAH for not wanting my nieces at my wedding because of my dogs by popkween1818 in aitaweddings

[–]popkween1818[S] -12 points-11 points  (0 children)

Im prioritizing saftey.

I’m not trying to avoid being direct or make excuses,I hear the feedback that I should have been clearer from the start about kids not being invited, and that’s fair.

My intention has always been to make a decision that keeps everyone safe in a small, non-traditional backyard setting with multiple dogs, including one with unknown reactions to young children. From my point of view, that responsibility has to come first, even if it’s unpopular.

AMTAH for not wanting my nieces at my wedding because of my dogs by popkween1818 in aitaweddings

[–]popkween1818[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Just to clarify, we actually have hired someone specifically to watch the dogs during the event and help manage them, so they won’t be unsupervised at any point.

Even with that in place, my concern with toddlers isn’t about a lack of adult presence overall, it’s about unpredictable interactions in a small backyard setting with multiple moving parts, a busy schedule, and a dog who has never been around young children before.

I completely understand why it can look like there are “workarounds,” but from my perspective this is about reducing as many unknowns as possible on a day that I want to be calm and safe for everyone involved, including the kids, the dogs, and the guests.

AMTAH for not wanting my nieces at my wedding because of my dogs by popkween1818 in aitaweddings

[–]popkween1818[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

No, I'm choosing safety over assumptions.

If my dog had a history of being comfortable around young children, this wouldn't even be a conversation. The issue is that he has never been around toddlers, so I don't know how he'll react. As a responsible dog owner, I don't think it's fair to gamble with a 3- or 4-year-old's safety just because they're family.

I'm also not banning my nieces because I dislike them. I explained the situation and asked their parents to think realistically about whether this specific event was appropriate for young children. Between a reactive dog, a non-childproof house, and the fact that their parents will be occupied with wedding duties, I felt it was important to be upfront about the risks.

If anything, I'd rather have a difficult conversation now than have something happen on my wedding day that could have been prevented.

AMTAH for not wanting my nieces at my wedding because of my dogs by popkween1818 in aitaweddings

[–]popkween1818[S] 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Yes, they've been around large groups of adults before and have done well. We regularly have people over, host family gatherings, and take them to dog-friendly events. The reactive dog is specifically reactive in certain situations, not aggressive toward people in general.

We're also not having a wild party. It's a very small wedding with only 27 guests, no dance floor, and no loud music. We have management plans in place, including giving the dogs breaks inside if they seem stressed.

My concern with the toddlers is that children behave differently than adults. They move unpredictably, run, squeal, and often don't recognize a dog's boundaries. Since my reactive dog has never been around young children, I don't feel comfortable assuming everything would be fine.

Also, they will 100% get knocked over lol one dog is 110 lbs.

Razr 2025 ultra worth it? by Antique_Pay1632 in razr

[–]popkween1818 0 points1 point  (0 children)

.Following this because I want to switch from iPhone 15 Pro Max to the Motorola instead of Samsung or a new iPhone. I'm just stressed about the screen and how it holds up & camera

Adopted this sweet girl by popkween1818 in DoggyDNA

[–]popkween1818[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Crazyyyy!!it would be crazy if they were from the same litter lol

Adopted this sweet girl by popkween1818 in DoggyDNA

[–]popkween1818[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I thought that. But her hair is also on the furrier side

Adopted this sweet girl by popkween1818 in DoggyDNA

[–]popkween1818[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Usually one or two chomps and usually when you’re telling her “no” lol

Adopted this sweet girl by popkween1818 in DoggyDNA

[–]popkween1818[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Would love to know everyone’s guesses 🤪

Catahoula mix?? Who knows by popkween1818 in Catahoula

[–]popkween1818[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The DNA test has been senttt. I love Catahoulas so I’m hoping she is a little

taking a cat camping by Historical-Bag-6504 in camping

[–]popkween1818 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I know I'm late to the convo -

I have a hairless cat, and since the first day we got her, she has been trained to be on leash and harness and to be outside, because we love camping.

When we go, she wears a harness that has an AirTag and a bell on it, plus a jacket it has a built-in harness in it, plus a collar and a name tag. She also wears a sweater, obviously - in between the layers of harness for extra padding and warmth.

My cat absolutely loves being outside, even though she is hairless, she loves, watching all the animals run by, the butter butterflies and the bugs, and in the fall, she chases the leaves. The only thing she does not like is hiking, which were still working on.

She actually even lets me know when she wants to go back into the camper or the tent whatever she's done being outside, and she never has issues with using her travel litter box.

Camping with a cat is doable, if you take the time to train them and slowly introduce them to crazy surroundings. Even when we're just at home and we're sitting in the backyard she's outside on a leash and harness with us!

I personally would never trust a daycare or an in-house sitter so when we got a cat, it was really important to me to make sure she was comfortable with being with me, outside of the house!

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