Unless these individuals are somehow worth sustaining a relationship with, I think I would steer clear of them, keep my doors closed to them and their children, as apparently none of them understand how to behave or respect a vulnerable, pet dog who's obviously scared of or very uncomfortable with them around. Your baby likely feels like a trapped, sitting duck in his pen with no where to run when they are around.
__________________  Jeanie and Tibbe One must do the best one can. You may get some marks for a very imperfect answer: you will certainly get none for leaving the question alone. C. S. Lewis |