the people who come to my house are more than like 'dog people"..that said..i expect my dogs to behave. i don't tolerate them jumping all over people or biting. if i know those that are coming are not as friendly or tolerant..i have 2 crates & the dogs are confined to them or placed in another room.

i wouldn't allow any dog of mine to bite anyone in my home period. my guys all have been to obediance training . sure they may get a little excited but that is so not acceptable.

same thing when i have friends for meals..my guys (hopefully) know to not beg from the table or bother us while we are eating..just as my guests know not to share food with them.

with 3 bassets i can not have a free for all in the place...but that said..it shouldn't matter if they are three small dogs or 3 large dogs. the house belongs to me..i am the alpha, not the dogs...they need to behave the way i set the standards for them, not the other way around. my guys are not perfect..but i try to not put them in situations where they will be nightmares.

same thing walking them...they walk calmly on lead. all 3 at one time. no pulling. they know if they pull we turn around & go home. period. walk over. no park, no hike etc. end of story. i dog sit so usually i walk anywhere from 3-6 dogs at one time so behavior is important.

stumpy