[gemy]

In your original posting, you indicated that you would not worry so much when she is older; well a 5 or 6 or 7lb dog, is at risk at any age to incur life threatening or debilitating damage from even a 4 yr old child.

From what you've posted, you have a very serious situation here, one that currently and in the near future puts your puppy at high risk. Not to mention the attention that needs to be paid to your family dynamics.

There is quite simply a lot on your plate: a) a husband that doesn't appear to be on the same page as you with respect to the safety of your pup. What happens when you do get the lock on the bedroom door, he goes in, leaves and forgets to close never mind lock the door? Pup at risk. b) a young boy who needs you and your husband's attention ; and perhaps the problem is larger than the two of you can figure out together, and family counselling is in order. c) you have a job (not sure if full time or not d) you have other children which I presume needs some of your time.

These are a whole lot of valid reasons to reconsider where best this pup could thrive. Your breeder may very well be understanding of the situation you find yourself in, and agree to take back the pup. Another option if that one is not viable is to surrender to a rescue, so they could find a home for her. I know that already you love her, but as you know, sometimes the best love you can show is to let her go. ... to a safe haven.