A clear rule shouldn’t need repeating.

One host has always kept a simple, consistent no-pets policy for guests in her small space. It wasn’t anything dramatic, just a personal boundary about fur and furniture.

But despite her clear instructions, two of her friends had a habit of breaking them anyway, showing up with their new puppy and brushing off her request to leave it home next time.

With another small gathering coming up, she’s contemplating sending a firmer group reminder restating the rule.

Was it overreacting, or just honoring her boundaries?

Read on to find out what Reddit had to say.

WIBTA if I reminded my guests they can’t bring pets over after they keep ignoring the rule

My place is small, and I’ve always had a strict no-pets policy for visitors.

Allergies and fear aside, I just don’t want to deal with fur or accidents on the furniture.

But her friends aren’t always the most considerate when it comes to these rules.

Last time Sarah and Michael came by, they brought their new puppy anyway, saying it was only for an hour and that it would be fine.

They acted like I was overreacting when I asked them to leave it at home next time.

So as she looks ahead to her next event, she considers how to get her friends to respect her boundaries.

I’m planning a small get-together in a couple weeks, and I want to send a quick text to everyone, including them, restating the no-pets rule and saying anyone who shows up with an animal will have to turn around.

She isn’t looking forward to the conversation, but feels it’s necessary.

It feels awkward, but I’m tired of letting things slide and then spending the evening stressed out.

They’ve already hinted that the rule feels unreasonable and that the puppy is well-behaved, so I’m wondering if sending the reminder would cross a line or if it’s simply me protecting my space.

You still have to follow the rules, even if you don’t agree with them.

What did Reddit have to say?

Friends respect each other. Full stop.

She can remind them while still being polite.

This commenter calls the behavior just plain rude.

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Animals require an invite too.

A no-pets rule in someone’s own home isn’t up for group debate, especially not after it’s already been ignored once.

After bringing a puppy anyway, her friends made it clear that they considered her boundary as more of a suggestion instead of a rule.

At a certain point, she’s either going to have to get more assertive, or just simply find friends who are more capable of using their listening skills.

Protecting your own space isn’t rude. Ignoring someone’s stated limits twice in a row is.