Honestly - My son has so far has had 3 hotdogs - (he lost his precious Mikey to Cushings Disease) but None of his EVER squealed when we held them
you could be very right he is hurt - I can't stand how some people can treat a puppy and my heart hurts thinking someone would pick up a hotdog by their necks - that provided NO support to that long back they have... and they are so fragil when small - even adults need special care because of their long backs and short legs
I really hope you can talk sense to them - if anything - tell them they are going to break that babies back if they handle him wrong - at the very least, cause him constant pain....MAN - people just amaze me
you're doing SUCH A great thing by this little guy - GOOD LUCK & I hope all goes well -