I would have your boyfriend tell his sister in advance that your baby is much more fragile than bigger dogs and that you are not being rude but the kids can't pick him up or play rough with him. I have neighbor kids who love my dogs and they range in age from 2-10 and right from the start I told them that they had to sit in a circle and they took turns holding my girls. I kept a real close eye on them and they all learned to be very gentle. Their parents always reinforced what I was saying and that helped. If his sisters kids seem just to rough I would keep him in his carrier. Also people who are not use to small dogs don't realize how easy it is for them to get underfoot. Hopefully his sister will understand. |