We have two cats, one of whom is scared of dogs and one whom is not.

A very good friend/relation has a beloved family dog that she likes to take everywhere. This includes hikes where dogs are not allowed but that is not my query today.

When she visits me she often brings her dog into my home, which scares one of my cats. Her dog, a labradoodle, has a lovely temperament, he is not chasing the cats, in fact he is nervous of them. But I do think this is the cats house and the dog should be left outside on our deck or backyard which can be shut off. The dog also jumps on our furniture.

What do you think is accepted behaviour when a dog visits-if you are a dog owner or a person who has visits from a dog?

I am interested in others perspectives here as I wonder if I am being unreasonable.