I know this is going to sound harsh, but MAYBE it will work. Could you maybe perhaps offer to buy Bella from her? That way Bella really IS yours and you CAN tell her what she can and cannot do with Bella? Kids, they like to think they know it all once they turn 18. If that don't work, then I'd simply tell her, look, you're living in your Dad and I's house, you either follow our rules and show us the respect we deserve, or, the privledge of having a puppy while living in your home will no longer be an option for her. Hopefully now she understand that accidents can and DO happen and she needs to make better choices to ensure her puppy remains safe and doesn't get hurt. If she can't do those things, then perhaps she isn't mature enough to have a puppy. I'm glad the pups ok, but next time she may not be so lucky. Hopefully there isn't a next time though. Good luck!
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