AITA Don’t want service dog over for Christmas
I (35M) host Christmas for my family. We host a large christmas eve party every year. I host because I’ve got a good house for it, and i’m pretty central to the extended family. Last year, my cousin had a service dog in training that she brought to christmas eve. I was told this dog was maybe a year old. I don’t have much experience with them and have never owned any. It pissed inside my house and other smaller annoyances occurred (one involving my kid). I did hear some complaints from another family member too.
A few weeks ago, I asked around to see if my cousin was coming, because I was going to nip this in the bud this year and ban it. I was told by family members that she wasn’t coming, so I thought there was nothing to have to deal with. I got notice on Sunday she in fact, would be in attendance. So I called her yesterday to tell her she could come and that her dog is not invited.
This has caused drama, i’ve been told that her parents (my aunt and uncle) and her siblings are threatening to not come. Its been a nightmare. I’ve offered to let the dog stay outside, but it can’t come inside, but thats an unreasonable ask i’m being told. AITA here?
Edit: found out more information. It is a diabetic service dog. She’s training it herself, got it as a puppy. I’m not gonna comment on its legitimacy. I see this family member once a year. I just know what my experience with the dog is.
