I would let them know at the door that the dog needs to stay in the yard. I let people I invite to my house know ahead of time whether they should bring their kids or not.Oldgringo wrote:In this instance, manners and personal relations might trump legalities. How would you feel if the neighbors brought their dog and/or kids to your party?
The only time my carrying has impacted my visit to a friend's house was one time that I went to a bible study on my motorcycle open carrying. As I could not leave the gun in my vehicle, I just let them know I was carrying and asked if it was a problem, as I didn't know their feelings about guns. I offered to leave it in our pastor's SUV if they wanted me to. They said it wasn't a problem.
So I guess I agree that if it is a good friend's house and you are concerned that it might affect your relationship if it was discovered that you were carrying and they disapproved, then ask politely and offer to leave it in the car if they want you to. Otherwise, just carry and don't worry about it unless someone says something. Just my pair of pennies.