Visitor etiquette?

[megansmomma]

Originally Posted by Carmeow

Not like its gonna hurt them...they have "servants" to do their dirty work...but thats a whooole other story

Ummmm......here I thought we were living in 2012. Is this your terminology or theirs

As for your original question regarding asking someone to sweep my answer to that would be yes it would be considered rude IMHO.

[107barney]

I think it's YOUR responsibility to keep your puppy safe. I'd keep a crate or xpen with you or tether your puppy to your hip.

[ralphthepoodle]

My mother was mad when i called before i went to her house and said make sure to vacum mop and put ralphs spare bowls out. Heheh. Lets just say ill never ask anyone even my mother to do that again. Hahah

[Carmeow]

Oh my goodness, those are THEIR words! His grandparents are just awful!!! His grandparents actually goes a step further and calls them slaves and the n word....its disgusting...

We have her crate and she'll be in my arms in her harness the whole time

[lynzy420]

Originally Posted by ralphthepoodle

My mother was mad when i called before i went to her house and said make sure to vacum mop and put ralphs spare bowls out. Heheh. Lets just say ill never ask anyone even my mother to do that again. Hahah

t/j: I don't know why RALPHTHEPOODLE, i love your YT name and you crack me up, literally.

I for one, would not and do not take my pups to too many peoples houses. My pups, as are most Yorkies somewhat fragile. I had black labs and assortment of large dogs (rescues) throughout my life, I never ever had as many issues with all 25 of them as I have had with these two beauties.

This will sound terrible but keep in mind I was a very young mother of two and the wife of someone who would bring any animal home whose owner thought it was easier to put them down then to care for...I once woke up to CJ the large Poodle sheepdog mix and 9 puppies, I didn't even know she was pregnant! Granted we only had her for 4 days when my ex rescued her, but not a single problem was had...I can go on and on, but lets just say we were NOT on a first name basis with our vets!

Miss Mini and Miss Mia well are the million dollar pups! Not only am I on a first name basis with my vets but they are on speed dial and text 24/7!

My point is that Yorkies and small dogs are in of themselves much different than a standard sized/large dog. 5 grapes to a large lab may be nothing, but to my Miss Mini was almost death...most people don't realize how different it is and the care involved with a wee yorkie. I know my pups get stressed, I know that only my vet, Uncle Keith and my friend Deb can care for my pets if they must be left behind.

I mostly take them with me wherever I go as there are pet friendly hotels all over, that is when my husband and I travel together. We drive everywhere so as not to have to fly and stress them out. I usually go on mini vacations with my friends and hubby puppy sits. It works for us.

If I can leave my pups home and go to visit someone and know I will be back that evening, they stay home. I don't have the need to bring them everywhere I go, but I do have the choice. I would never ever tell someone to clean their house or sweep their floor, my pups are my responsibility, they live with me and just as I wouldn't leave my children in the care of certain people I wouldn't leave my pups either.

Oh last but not least, not everyone loves my pups the way I do, nor do I expect them too!!!!

[lynzy420]

"servants"

My father always told me, the first person I want you to introduce yourself to wherever you go to school or work is the cleaning person, know them by name and include them in every single social function you have in your school or office....I understand that now. I told my teacher that in 9th grade and every year after that he opened his first class of the year with a speech about that, at the final exam the first question was always what is the custodians first and last name? 10 pts. What is your lunch ladies first and last name? 10pts.

Yesterday the custodian of our 25floor building was at the party I threw for one of my secretaries return from sick leave, he is one of my best friends...

[ralphthepoodle]

Hahah im glad i made you laugh!(:

[lovespandp]

If it is family- I dont think it is really that rude. I think it depends on how you say it to be honest. Dh's Mom always makes sure everything is picked up, she will even get his food and water bowl out and put the baby gates up for him...

My Mom will put the baby gate up and make sure her cats are in her bedroom, and she will get his toys out and food and water.

I see no harm in calling them and saying something. Like I said it is all how you say it- " BF and I will be coming do you mind making sure nothing is on the floor.... or I can help you clean up... something like that.

[Nancy1999]

Originally Posted by lovespandp

If it is family- I dont think it is really that rude. I think it depends on how you say it to be honest. Dh's Mom always makes sure everything is picked up, she will even get his food and water bowl out and put the baby gates up for him...

My Mom will put the baby gate up and make sure her cats are in her bedroom, and she will get his toys out and food and water.

I see no harm in calling them and saying something. Like I said it is all how you say it- " BF and I will be coming do you mind making sure nothing is on the floor.... or I can help you clean up... something like that.

I agree with you, but it is the BF's family, I do think saying, "Make sure everything is picked up," sounds nicer than “Vacuum your house!”

[ralphthepoodle]

I agree it is all how you say it! My mom is soooo OCD and so clean, so i shouldn't have said anything because her place is always spotless and I asked with a little sass hehe. My parents love Ralph like a grand kid, so they love seeing him! (:

[lovespandp]

Originally Posted by Nancy1999

I agree with you, but it is the BF's family, I do think saying, "Make sure everything is picked up," sounds nicer than “Vacuum your house!”

Well the BF can call them Ya he can just say,, We are coming over do you mind puppy proofing for us??? Or hey we can even help you... Something like that would be harmless!!

It is always good to teach others as well- People with out puppies really dont know. The next time they will

[lovespandp]

Originally Posted by ralphthepoodle

I agree it is all how you say it! My mom is soooo OCD and so clean, so i shouldn't have said anything because her place is always spotless and I asked with a little sass hehe. My parents love Ralph like a grand kid, so they love seeing him! (:

That is how Dh's parents are and My Mom- Peanut is their grandog~ They always make sure he is safe!

[MommytoMiles]

Originally Posted by Carmeow

We will be visiting my boyfriend's family tomorrow and Sunday and Luma LOVES strangers, but I want to ask them to please sweep and vaccuum the rooms she will be in. She will eat anything she finds on the floor. Do y'all think this is rude to ask? She will be visiting three different houses.

Why don't you get the vacuum and sweep the room rather than asking them to do it. Might lessen the chance of them being offended. Or secretly bring your own dry swiffer thingy. Just a suggestion.

[JERSEY BOY]

Maybe this would be a good option for you next visit. I got it on ebay, it's great, it folds up into a carry case, you can keep this in your car

[megansmomma]

Originally Posted by Carmeow

Oh my goodness, those are THEIR words! His grandparents are just awful!!! His grandparents actually goes a step further and calls them slaves and the n word....its disgusting...

We have her crate and she'll be in my arms in her harness the whole time

I didn't imply they were your words. But I have to say that whether or not they have the "servants, slaves or n******" " clean the floors prior to your visiting would be the least of my problems. I wouldn't step foot inside a home with a bunch of bigots and racists to visit , break bread or otherwise.