I am sorry you are in this situation. Having been there myself, I know it is difficult. I had only 1 pup at the time when my 4 little nephews came to visit.
The situation is dangerous for your dogs and the children. Your dogs could be injured, or they could end up harming the children in self defense.
I use an xpen to keep the dogs safe and still let them be with everyone. This still requires supervision. I also have a key lock on my bedroom door for occasions when I put the dogs in my bedroom and I don't want to risk anyone opening the door.
Talk to your step granddaughter and tell her how important it is that children learn how to behave properly around animals. It is an essential life lesson for many reasons, including their own safety. I hope she will be open to this and maybe together you can work with the kids individually with one pup at time. Teach them how to sit on the floor, tell them that dogs like Yorkies are more fragile. Show them that they should always let the dog approach them first and sniff their hand, and so on.
Best wishes for a peaceful resolution so that you can enjoy visits together.
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