[4doggiemama]

So, if I understand right, this is a new situation that she is in? Maybe time will take care of it. I have four pressure mounted gates in my house. Love them. Gives me more control even though there is a door to close. My guess is that you are still young since you are living at home. Read all you can on the net about raising your wee one and you will do just fine. It is a common presumption from the "old school" (which I am a part of ) that whopping the dog is acceptable. Through gentle education you can teach your parents the right way to discipline a furbaby. Good luck!