Fiance's parents bringing their dog

kchase622

I have quite a unique situation here that I need some advice on -- I don't know if this is "Etiquette," but that's the closest I could find to it.

My future MIL and FIL have a well-behaved, older, Jack Russell terrier that they absolutely love. They do not normally leave her alone for more than a few hours, and she doesn't get alone well with other dogs so they do not put her in a kennel at all. They did not want to put her in a kennel or leave her alone during our wedding, so they have done paperwork to have her registered as a service animal (for anxiety) so she is legally allowed to be in various locations. (They do not actually need her to treat anxiety, this is purely so she would be allowed in more spaces.) Our wedding is indoors, in a nice private club in the city and will be fairly formal.

My MIL asked my fiance if it would be okay to bring the dog, and he said he would ask me about it.

I'm really not sure what to do. On one hand, I don't want to upset my future in-laws -- they love this dog, and if she wasn't there they would be distracted and worried about her and probably couldn't fully enjoy themselves. On the other hand, I feel like it's a little unreasonable to do this for a pet, and I'm feeling a little offended that they can't be away from their dog for a couple hours -- even though I know they don't mean it like that; they're very kind people and I do like them a lot.

Our venue is a private club, so I'm not even sure if the service animals caveat applies to the space, we would need to ask them about that. Another concern is that even if the venue legally must allow the dog, they see the real situation and it would cause ill will between them and us.

I'm fairly relaxed and I've been rolling with the punches thus far (just found out my matron of honor is due to have a baby 4 days before our wedding date), and I want to make his parents happy, but I'm just not sure what to do. What if someone is deathly allergic? What if the dog needs to go outside during a major moment like the first dance, will his parents miss it? I just don't know. I don't want to start off our marriage making his parents upset....

As you can tell, I'm torn. HELP!!!!

Meggiemuggins

there are lots of reasons for you to tell them no, this is ridiculous.  Leave the dog alone for a couple of hours.  It's your son's freaking WEDDING FFS.  however, in the interest of keeping the peace with your future in-laws, I say let them bring her.  You mentioned tha she's older and well-behaved, so she's unlikely to cause a scene, I bet.  I'd maybe mention to them that you'd appreciate if they kept a low profile with her (i.e. not parading her around in front of the dancefloor during your first dance, if she barks she gets taken out, etc).  Maybe you could get your florist to do up some flowers for her.  My parents' dog was in our wedding (it was in their backyard) and our florist used the same flowers as the guys' bouts to make a thing for his collar.

Of course, this is all predicated on whether service dogs are allowed, but in a nutshell, I say let them bring her for the sake of peace in the family.

ETA: I just reread the OP more carefully - they basically lied to get her approved as a service animal?  That's terrible.  I have a couple of friends who have legit disabilities and have service dogs who drastically improve my friends' lives and independence.  What your future in-laws have done just trivialises the fact that my friend Nicole NEEDS her dog Leroy to help her at home, at work and at school.

[Deleted User]

I'm kind of put off that they lied just so they can take her around places with her. It sort of makes a mockery of the people who DO need service animals. 

So. I'd say no. Are you having little kids there? Not all dogs are good with kids, and not all kids are good with dogs. You mentioned allergies--that could happen. I don't think I'd love sitting next to them, eating my dinner, while they have a dog on a lap or whatever. So, no. Just no. If this was a rustic outdoors wedding, maybe. But it's not.

crash2729

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[QUOTE]I have quite a unique situation here that I need some advice on -- I don't know if this is "Etiquette," but that's the closest I could find to it. My future MIL and FIL have a well-behaved, older, Jack Russell terrier that they absolutely love. They do not normally leave her alone for more than a few hours, and she doesn't get alone well with other dogs so they do not put her in a kennel at all. They did not want to put her in a kennel or leave her alone during our wedding, so they have done paperwork to have her registered as a service animal (for anxiety) so she is legally allowed to be in various locations. <strong>(They do not actually need her to treat anxiety, this is purely so she would be allowed in more spaces.)</strong> Our wedding is indoors, in a nice private club in the city and will be fairly formal. My MIL asked my fiance if it would be okay to bring the dog, and he said he would ask me about it. I'm really not sure what to do. On one hand, I don't want to upset my future in-laws -- they love this dog, and if she wasn't there they would be distracted and worried about her and probably couldn't fully enjoy themselves. On the other hand, I feel like it's a little unreasonable to do this for a pet, and I'm feeling a little offended that they can't be away from their dog for a couple hours -- even though I know they don't mean it like that; they're very kind people and I do like them a lot. Our venue is a private club, so I'm not even sure if the service animals caveat applies to the space, we would need to ask them about that. Another concern is that even if the venue legally must allow the dog, they see the real situation and it would cause ill will between them and us. I'm fairly relaxed and I've been rolling with the punches thus far <strong>(just found out my matron of honor is due to have a baby 4 days before our wedding date),</strong> and I want to make his parents happy, but I'm just not sure what to do. What if someone is deathly allergic? What if the dog needs to go outside during a major moment like the first dance, will his parents miss it? I just don't know. I don't want to start off our marriage making his parents upset.... As you can tell, I'm torn. HELP!!!!
Posted by kchase622[/QUOTE]
1.Isn't lying for something like that illegal? <div>Also, you can get a kennel where the dog has it's own space. It doesn't have to be comingled with other pets.</div><div>
</div><div>2.How exciting! </div>

angryangry

Do they have a friend (or a friend's high school or college aged- child) who could watch the dog at their home during the wedding? I'm surprised if this option has not come up. The dog would be in its own space, with a chaperone who would walk and feed it. I used to do this for a friend before I had my own pets-- I would just go sleep at her place for the weekend while she was out of town and walk/pay attention to her dog. 

ElleB87

I think it's disgusting that your in-laws are going to lie to have their dog declared as a service animal.  If they go through with it I would inform the body that governs those permits immediately, I wouldn't give a rat's ass if they're family. That's as bad as scamming social assistance or disability benefits. Tell them their dog is not welcome at the wedding or the reception and if they can't make because they are unwilling to part with their pooch they will be sorely missed.

Edit - Also, do they not realize it's a long and expensive process to have an animal declared as a service animal? It's not a matter of going to city hall and filling out a piece of paper.

ootmother2

I agree with Bree

Why cause problams that you don't need.?

Knottie1443721062

First, Please do not listen to Elle and tell on them, talk about family drama! You don't need that as a newlywed. I don't think that one dog "pretending" to be a service dog is really doing any harm. I do agree that your FI should make the decision. The dog will be allowed if it is a service dog, no matter what. Although, if the dog is really well behaved then maybe you shouldn't make a huge issue out of it. Yes, I am a dog person and my dog is my baby (although I really don't take him anywhere) so I kind of know where they are coming from. You are right about them not enjoying themselves because they will be worried about the dog, I can tell you that for sure! If they are not used to him being gone for more than maybe an hour then during your wedding the only thing they will be thinking about is their dog (as sad as that may be). I don't know, this is one of those situations where it could be bad either way.

Snippylynn

I completely disagree that you should give tacit approval to their lie of making their dog a service dog.  It's unreasonable and it dilutes the amazing work that actual service dogs accomplish. Imagine if a lot of people managed to get this kind of thing past? People would stop believeing the service dog 'badge' and could seriously damage the reputation of truly helpful pets.  Just say no, but have your FI say that it's his decision.  It was bad of him to put it on you AND tell them it would be that way. Total BS

palrmt

I agree that this is an unreasonable request.  I also have a Jack Russell who is not good with other dogs.  She stayed in a kennel for 2 nights when we got married.  The place was told when I dropped her off that she wasn't friendly with other dogs and not to let her socialize with them.  She stayed in her own area and was kept separate from the other dogs that were there.  There were no issues.  My mom picked her up the day after the wedding for me and kept her at her house for the rest of the week. 

I really feel like this shouldn't even be an issue.  They should have the good sense to figure out that this is not the occasion to bring the dog along.  There is no good reason why a dog can't stay at home alone for a few hours.  It is not a baby and most certainly CAN be left unattended. 

I would have to put my foot down here and say no.  I am typically the type of person who will let just about anything go.  I did the same with my wedding.  I didn't fuss about the details and when things went sliightly wrong I just shrugged and went with it.  But I don't think I would have allowed someone to bring their dog to my wedding.  And that's coming from a huge dog lover.  I'm a vet tech.  I am literally surrounded by animals all day and night.  But this is a bit much. 

yellowrose314

I agree with the majority of the PP's; as someone who has a friend who has a legitimate need for a service dog, having someone lie to get their dog the status is unacceptable and frankly, quite offensive to me. Not cool.

If you really don't want the dog there, then tell that to your fiance. He should be the one dealing with this, although it's great that he wanted your input. They're his parents, his problem.

Like another PP said, there are dog kennels that give dogs their own private space, take them out for private walks, w/e. Or maybe look into hellping them find a dog-sitter for the night. The allergy thing is also a concern. If you're having a wedding of lets say, 150 guests, chances are at least one of them is allergic to dogs, and why should your other guests have to suffer? The kids point is a good one too. If it's a old dog, chances are it's temper is going to be a bit short, and you don't want to have to deal with a screaming child who's just gotten bitten but the sweet little jack russell... Plus, I have a feeling the dog will not enjoy loud music, dogs get nervous at loud noises, and next thing you know, theres a puddle of pee on the floor and someone slips and falls and breaks their neck... ok thats going a bit far but you see my point?

xxstardust

I'm not even touching the whole "can I bring my dog" thing, but just wanted to ask - what certification did they get the dog? Because under U.S. law, there is NO paperwork required for service animals. There's no official, required training process and it is illegal for anyone to ever ask a person using a service animal for any kind of paperwork/documentation on their animal. They may ask if the animal is required because of a disability, but can't ask for anything that *proves* it. So from a legal perspective, there is no paperwork/certification to lie about ...

Service dog training organizations provide certificates to their service animals, like a diploma, but again, no one can ever ask for it and you aren't legally required to obtain a dog/train a dog through such a program. There are also several places online that will sell such a certificate to anyone online, but again - you don't need one and no one can ask for it, so it's a good scam to lose money on.

As for turning service animals away: the law requires that animals are properly trained. If the animal is excitable or irritable - growling, barking, going up to people, lunging, etc - the place of business can legally ask for it to be removed, "service animal" or not. If it isn't clearly trained as a service animal you lose the protections thereof and can be asked to leave.

katehar01

Ditto PPs about how dishonest/disrespectful what they're doing is.  i understand keeping family peace, but I'd be hesitant to let them bring him.  Obviously he isn't really trained as a service dog, and if he acts up (which he might, he'll be in an unfamiliar place with a zillion new people), the venue may very well ask them to take him out.  Then they'll have to take him home, at least one of them will miss part of the wedding, and they'll be embarrassed in front of all their friends and family.  I really think you'd be doing them a favor to say no dog.

jessicabessica

They need to find someone that will come to their house and stay with their dog.  They can have the person start coming in advance of your wedding so the dog can get used to this person and they can leave the dog guilt free.  

Unless someone legitimately needs a service dog (by their judgment, not mine/yours), I don't think that dogs belong at indoor events like this.  We brought our dog to our day-before BBQ, which was outside in a park.  One of our adult guests was incredibly afraid of dogs.  Once we realized this, we could easily keep the dog away--it was a huge park--but I wouldn't want to be in that situation in a club ballroom.  Also, I would worry more about allergies inside.

lodonnell616

Could you solve the problem simply by telling them that the venue doesn't allow animals of any kind, regardless of whether they are a faux service animal or not?

mica178

Talk with your FI about the situation and find out what he thinks.  If the two of you together decide that you don't want the FILs to bring the dog, then FI should be the one to tell them.

Also, do NOT lie about the venue not allowing service animals.  That could open up a can of worms you don't want opened.

ceh789

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[QUOTE]XXstardust -- There really is no paperwork required for service animals? That seems horrible short-sighted to me. So I can take my dog anywhere I go, as long as I say she is a 'service animal', and no one can say anything about it? Unless she misbehaves? Huh.
Posted by cfaszews25[/QUOTE]

<div>Pretty much, yes.  People can ask what tasks the dog is trained to perform but they can't ask what your disability is or demand your dog demonstrate.</div><div>
</div><div>OP:  I'm not entirely convinced your FILs don't need a psychiatric service dog because it's BSC to not be able to leave your dog alone for a few hours.  Help them find a dog sitter.</div>

KellyBrian2013

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_etiquette_fiances-parents-bringing-their-dog?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding BoardsForum:9Discussion:ecc7bdc4-c29e-42f6-b8c9-143c6d459ab5Post:951af71c-2fb2-46e7-811a-684f811e5d6c">Re: Fiance's parents bringing their dog</a>:
[QUOTE]I'm not even touching the whole "can I bring my dog" thing, but just wanted to ask - what certification did they get the dog? Because under U.S. law, there is NO paperwork required for service animals. There's no official, required training process and it is illegal for anyone to ever ask a person using a service animal for any kind of paperwork/documentation on their animal. They may ask if the animal is required because of a disability, but can't ask for anything that *proves* it. So from a legal perspective, there is no paperwork/certification to lie about ... Service dog training organizations provide certificates to their service animals, like a diploma, but again, no one can ever ask for it and you aren't legally required to obtain a dog/train a dog through such a program. There are also several places online that will sell such a certificate to anyone online, but again - you don't need one and no one can ask for it, so it's a good scam to lose money on. As for turning service animals away: the law requires that animals are properly trained. If the animal is excitable or irritable - growling, barking, going up to people, lunging, etc - the place of business can legally ask for it to be removed, "service animal" or not. If it isn't clearly trained as a service animal you lose the protections thereof and can be asked to leave.
Posted by xxstardust[/QUOTE]

This is only semi-true. Paperwork IS required for dogs who provide anxiety relief/therapy, however that is the only purpose for which it is necessary. And for all of those stating how difficult it is/how much training it requires, it doesn't. Any therapist or doctor can, essentially, write an Rx for a therapeutic service animal, so long as they feel their client needs it.

Service animals, so long as they are well-behaved, are admitted by law anywhere and everywhere. Just because it is a "private" club or what have you, this does not change.

So, as other PPs have said, it is really up to you and your FI what you want to do. That said, it sounds to me like their may be some legitimate reasons for them to be getting this dog certified as a service animal. You may roll your eyes at it, but it's really not rationale to feel SO strongly about not being able to leave your dog for even a few hours somewhere without you.

NessieGirl80

In Response to Re: Fiance's parents bringing their dog:
[QUOTE]I'm kind of put off that they lied just so they can take her around places with her. It sort of makes a mockery of the people who DO need service animals.  So. I'd say no. Are you having little kids there? Not all dogs are good with kids, and not all kids are good with dogs. You mentioned allergies--that could happen. I don't think I'd love sitting next to them, eating my dinner, while they have a dog on a lap or whatever. So, no. Just no. If this was a rustic outdoors wedding, maybe. But it's not.
Posted by Domino04[/QUOTE]

this. what the hell?

i can't believe this is even really a question here. I feel like that kid on the you tube video after the dentist like.."is this real life??"

anyways, I would kind of feel like my wedding was being made a mockery of. so that would be a big fat NO from me.

ceh789

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[QUOTE]Just because it is a "private" club or what have you, this does not change.
Posted by KellyBrian2013[/QUOTE]

<div>It depends on if the "private" club is truly private, I believe.  If they <em>only </em>rent space to members and <em>never</em> to the genral public I believe they're not considered a public accomidation and do not have to comply with ADA.</div>

TransientBeauty

Find them a dog sitter. I'm a crazy dog person but I can leave my dogs alone or put them in a kennel...they won't die from it.

Honestly your in-laws sound crazy ridiculous. All of my dogs are certified to enter into nursing homes, hospitals and various other facilities because they truly do provide a service to the sick and injured. It disgusts me that someone would abuse that just because they can't bare leaving their dog home for a few minutes. I WOULD NOT tolerate any of that. Your in-laws don't need to be dealing with their dog at a formal event(if you were having a backyard wedding or very casual wedding this might be different) Your guests also shouldn't have to deal with a dog and the potential hair and what not that may find it's way into their food.

Honestly this whole situation reeks of selfishness and serious issues.

KellyBrian2013

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[QUOTE]Find them a dog sitter. I'm a crazy dog person but I can leave my dogs alone or put them in a kennel...they won't die from it. Honestly your in-laws sound crazy ridiculous. <strong>All of my dogs are certified to enter into nursing homes, hospitals and various other facilities</strong> because they truly do provide a service to the sick and injured. It disgusts me that someone would abuse that just because they can't bare leaving their dog home for a few minutes. I WOULD NOT tolerate any of that. Your in-laws don't need to be dealing with their dog at a formal event(if you were having a backyard wedding or very casual wedding this might be different) Your guests also shouldn't have to deal with a dog and the potential hair and what not that may find it's way into their food. Honestly this whole situation reeks of selfishness and serious issues.
Posted by TransientBeauty[/QUOTE]

What you're describing is a "therapy" dog, not a "service" dog... and there is a difference.

I'm not trying to validate people lying or falsifying a need to get a pet recognized as a service animal. However, it bothers me to see people not recognize what a "service" animal is (versus a "therapy" animal) and realize that there ARE people with a legitimate need for emotional-health dogs (many war veterans utilize dogs for this reason) and we may not be getting an entire picture here.

TransientBeauty

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: Fiance's parents bringing their dog : What you're describing is a "therapy" dog, not a "service" dog... and there is a difference. I'm not trying to validate people lying or falsifying a need to get a pet recognized as a service animal. However, it bothers me to see people not recognize what a "service" animal is (versus a "therapy" animal) and realize that there ARE people with a legitimate need for emotional-health dogs (many war veterans utilize dogs for this reason) and we may not be getting an entire picture here.
Posted by KellyBrian2013[/QUOTE]

I know the difference between a therapy and service dog, thank you very much.I come in contact with service and therapy dogs on a daily basis in both my personal and professional life.  Thanks for educating me though.
I was simply indicating that my dogs were trained and certified to help others whereas the OP has CLEARLY stated her in-laws DO NOT require a service OR therapy dog. Their dog is simply a companion pet and they abuse the system so they can cart their pet around with them. That is unacceptable, disgusting, and disrespectful to those who have real issues and to those who use their animals to assist others.
If the OP amids her statement and says her in-laws do have some sort of emotional/physical/mental issue then I will stand corrected but until then I will continue judging them for falsifying information just to bring their dog with them.

button6004

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: Fiance's parents bringing their dog : It depends on if the "private" club is truly private, I believe.  If they only rent space to members and never  to the genral public I believe they're not considered a public accomidation and do not have to comply with ADA.
Posted by ceh789[/QUOTE]

This is correct.  Also, an entity CANNOT ask for paperwork for a service animal.  They can ask if you are a person with a disability and whether the animal is trained, but they cannot require someone to provide documentation for their animal.

People like your FI's parents are an example of why so many Americans who legitimately have service animals face discrimination.  Entities are constantly concerned about people bringing in animals that arent legitimate service animals, which prompts them to violate the ADA and not allow them in at all.  Don't encourage them to do this.

HockeyFan4

Ya i think No is the appropriate answer here (unless they legitimately need the dog).

I also think, as others have said, suggest finding someone who will sit with the dog at their home for the day.  I used to do this  for my neighbors when I was a teen. 

sbelle85

I think you need to just tell your fiance that HE needs to tell his parents they can't bring the dog. If they choose to spend the evening with their dog, who wasn't invited, rather than attend your wedding, they aren't the kind of in-laws I'd want a relationship with anyway.

ETA it's also not your responsibility to make babysitting arrangements for the dog. That's their problem - not yours.

lyndausvi

We know some people who have a service dog for what I consider not very good reasons. (they claim the husband has a heart murmur or something like that).  They use it for convenience.   Like not having to put her in the belly of the plane  when traveling or popping into a store to get something while on a walk.  The dog actually did go through service dog training and is very well behaved.  Gets along great with everyone, is quite, non-aggressive 

Even they do not take the dog everywhere with them.   Not even close.  

While it bothers me when I found out, at the same time it would be nice to have the option to walk into a store while on a walk with Chef D.  Instead I have to make 2 trips.  No I would not go that route, but sometimes it would make it convenient.

Anyway, your FIL's are being ridiculous.  I think they need therapy for not being able to leave a dog for a few hours.  That just not health.

KatWAG

OP,
I am horribly allergic to dogs (and cats.) Being around dogs without taking proper medicine will most likely throw me into an allergy induced asthma attack. Since your wedding is indoors I wouldn't expect dogs to be present and I would not likely  take my medicine and most like not bring my "emergency" medicines.  I could easily end up in the hospital if I was seated at a table near the dog.

Dog allergies are very common. Some allergies can be fixed with benadryl, some cant.

Leave the dog at home, get a "dog- sitter" if you have to.

ceh789

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[QUOTE]OP, I am horribly allergic to dogs (and cats.) Being around dogs without taking proper medicine will most likely throw me into an allergy induced asthma attack. <strong>Since your wedding is indoors I wouldn't expect dogs to be present and I would not likely  take my medicine and most like not bring my "emergency" medicines.  I could easily end up in the hospital if I was seated at a table near the dog. </strong>Dog allergies are very common. Some allergies can be fixed with benadryl, some cant. Leave the dog at home, get a "dog- sitter" if you have to.
Posted by KatWAG[/QUOTE]

<div>What would you do if there was someone there with a guide dog?  If your allergy is that severe I don't understand why you would leave the house without your emergency medicine ever.</div>

MrsGandthebeag

Never mind how ridiculous this is, but no one has brought up the logistics.  Is this dog going to be on a leash all night?  So, picture your FFIL sitting at the table with his wife, leash in hand, with 6 others at the table and cutting his filet mignon.  Really?  What about when he has to go to the bathroom?  He hands the leash off to his wife.  Are they going to interact with anyone?  Walk around to the various tables thanking people for coming with leash in hand?  Are they not going to dance?  One at a time so someone is always with the dog?  Just logistically this seems like a night mare to me.  Bizarre.  

KatWAG

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: Fiance's parents bringing their dog : What would you do if there was someone there with a guide dog?  If your allergy is that severe I don't understand why you would leave the house without your emergency medicine ever.
Posted by ceh789[/QUOTE]

I do try to bring it with me where ever I go. Honestly, I have never been to a wedding, or other social fuction, where there has been a guide dog. Or maybe it has just been far enough away from me that I havent been effected.

I just hope that OP would consider her guests comfort/ health when considering to bring a dog to a party when it doesnt need to be there (since OP told us it is not a guide dog)