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Originally Posted by shell820810  Can anyone suggest a diplomatic or inoffensive way of saying that Toby needs to watched a bit closer until I can get the new pup, and then I will keep both at home and say that 4 dogs is too much for them to watch everyday. |
Are you saying you still want him to be at their house, but for them to watch him closer? That's tricky, especially if it's family and free dog sitting.
Toby is adorable by the way. He is also very young and probably not neutered yet, and is in his learning/discovery/training age. Too much freedom to roam now will also establish an undesirable habit now that will make things more difficult in the future. I truly feel he would be better at home. If you insist on keeping him at your aunts, buy some kind of temp fence or large pen and ask that he only be allowed outside IN it.
You have already experienced the heartbreak of losing little Millie, please don't take any chances on losing another precious furbaby. I wouldn't worry so much about being diplomatic, just speak your concerns from your heart, and above all protect Toby. Surely your aunt will understand you are being a good dog mommy.