Sister's boyfriend

Ashley, I'm not shaming him, but thanks for jumping to that conclusion. . I'm pointing out that he has an issue that he needs to deal with. He needs professional help Given the motorcycle accident, I would investigate a head injury.

Either way, the dog has no business being around anyone, much less strangers, unless he is muzzled. and I doubt Nate would agree given his belief that people are out to attack him.

This is an absolute NO! Resounding! I'd shout it from the rooftops.

Forget freaking lawsuit. That would be a blessing. What are you going to do if that dog KILLS or permanently injures a guest at your wedding, like a child?

Don't do it. If it means your sister doesn't come, then your sister doesn't come.

Goingtothechapel, your comment also came across as shaming to me. It was the "I mean, seriously????" that made it sound that way. Also, there's no need to investigate a "head injury" strictly due to hypervigilance in a veteran. It's a valid symptom of PTSD, which the majority of veterans suffer from. Plus, I'm sure he's had a work-up which included head imaging as is standard for motorcycle accidents.

I just took a class and became a handler for service dogs. There is no way that an attack dog and a service dog would be the same dog. A service dog is there to provide comfort, aide, or protection (but not by attacking). They provide protection by getting between someone who self harms' hand and arm if they're scratching themselves. They provide protection with the command "cover me" which is where the dog will sit with their back against the owner and face away from them (used as a command for people with PTSD). There's absolutely no way that this dog that randomly attacks people would pass a service dog test. Dogs that aren't big enough, don't behave well, or can't learn the commands are always released from the program and are adopted as pets, not as a service dog. There are currently about 15 states that have laws against fake service dogs. ETA: I would send the invite to both the sister and her boyfriend but make it clear that the dog is not invited. Only legitimate service dogs are covered by service dog laws. Any dog, service dog or not, that is causing a disturbance or leaving a mess can and will more than likely be asked to leave a public place.

Wow, WE on fire alllll the way through the weekend. Idk what to suggest, just had to say wow.

I would invite him n the dog with 1 condition - dog will b chained to the garden or somewhere in the location but away from the guests n ceremony area... if he miss his dog he can go visit him...

There's a difference between emotional support dog and a support animal.

I would stand your ground and not allow the dog

It could be a support dog but not trained as a service dog. I don't think emotional support dogs need to be trained... service dogs for other things are incredibly well behaved

@hisbeauty as of 2016, there is new documentation and a registration process. In order to fly with a service animal, AND not be charged, you need documentation. Businesses have started asking for documentation as well. There are service animals, and there are emotional support animals. Both require doctors permission. The boyfriends dog sounds like neither. I would honestly suggest that you tell sister that since the bf can't go anywhere without the dog, and you feel threatened by the dog, the bf can't come. If the dog knows you, and still comes after you, there's some dangerous potential with guests.

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I agree with everyone else that this dog should NOT be at your wedding.

I am going to go further - you mentioned that you have to leave your house when he comes over and brings the dog, because you fear for your own safety. Um, no. Nate should not be allowed to bring his dog to your house. Your sister can hang out w him at his house. Not feeling safe in your own home is NEVER okay. If Nate can't control his dog, his dog should never be around other people. It should be kept at Nate's house only.

If you live with your parents, they should be stepping in to tell Nate his dog is not allowed until trained that inhabitants of your house are not threats. If you and your sister are roommates, I would be looking for a new roommate. Allowing people into your home who place you in threatening situations is not acceptable roommate behavior.

Don't service dogs have a vest or something that says, "Service Dog, I am working, don't pet me" on them? If this is a true service dog he would not be charging. Hold your ground, do not let this dog into your wedding. Tell your sister you will miss her and she can rest well with the knowledge that she chose a dog over her sister's wedding.

I am a 100% dog lover who volunteers at a shelter. No dog.