Hmmm...how about a little honesty? I would simply say that your puppy is very fragile and you don't feel her children are responsible or gentle enough to hold the puppy. I would also keep it in a crate when they are around...that means leaving your puppy at home when you visit or putting it in it's crate in a closed off room when they visit you. I'm responsible for the well being of my boyz and if keeping them safe means I step on some 'human' toes then so be it...the step mom will get over it and your pup will be safe. |