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PuppyLovinNurse · 07-06-2007, 06:25 PM

I've been saying that I don't want people (*ahem* out-laws) holding Chloe because of her spay incision "not being fully healed." It's a lie. It's been over 3 weeks since her spay. I'm going to ride it out as long as I can...I'm just wondering when someone will catch on lol

I really don't like anyone holding her. They can pet her all they want, but someone else holding her makes me VERY uncomfortable. When other people ask & I tell them it makes me uncomfortable they don't persist, but the in-laws do! They'll ask for hours straight just because they know I hate it. Well, mostly it's the future mother-in-law, but future father-in-law does it, too.

Ugh.

paulapoo · 07-06-2007, 06:59 PM

I wouldn't hesitate to tell them she's too fragile, she's a tiny little baby and I don't want you to pick her up. My neice and nephew definately know the rules when they come to my house. I'll take a few hurt feelings over an accidental injury to my baby. Tell them you love her, she was expensive, she wiggles a lot, she's your baby and you don't want to take any chances.

Janie616 · 07-06-2007, 07:24 PM

grrrrrrrrr, hate when people are like that ... I had that problem with my niece also .... I had to just say NO ... she was trying to sit Freeway in a baby high chair ....

Rae Rae · 07-06-2007, 10:34 PM

I would just explain how fragile the puppies are, and you don't want them to get hurt. Also, maybe explain that if the puppy gets hurt, they might snap at the kids and I'm sure that will get their attention. If these kids are rough though, don't give in and let them hold the puppies.

Anna Banana · 07-06-2007, 10:57 PM

I just say no. If the kids or their parents continue to insist, I have the right to be rude. Most of the kids I encounter are sweet though, and I have no problem with them sitting on the ground and holding him in their laps.

lovmyyorkie · 07-06-2007, 11:28 PM

I would hide her in another room and explain that she has worms, fleas, some skin fungus, ear mites, and everyones favorite runny poop!!!

Brutus'mama · 07-07-2007, 02:12 AM

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Originally Posted by jujubee008

My puppy is 10 weeks now and I am having a REALLY hard time with my wonderful inlaws. Before I go any further let me explain the little bundles of joy... one little girl (6 yrs old) one little boy(9 yrs old) and they are the children from hell. They have 4 cats that they dress up, hold by the neck etc. Needless to say... they are evil. And to top it all off, his step mom gets really offended if you do not do what she says. How do I explain that I dont want them holding, playing, etc with my puppy without hurting any feelings?

What's wrong with those kids! I have a 6 year old and an 8 year old and they were taught from day one to be gentle with animals. Brutus is 2 years old and I'm not ashamed to say both my son and daughter have NEVER even picked Brutus up. If they want to play with him they have to sit on the floor. I don't even let them run around the house with him because I don't want them to accidentaly step on him.

I would just be blunt and tell them that he's small and fragile and you don't let anyone hold him. I wouldn't worry about hurting anyone's feelings. You're protecting your puppy! I would feel worse if I gave in and let those monsters play with him and something happened. Rather be safe than sorry!

s13silviagirl · 07-07-2007, 03:00 AM

Wow, They sound like my brothers kids. Be blunt. Far too many people now days side skirt the issue and the truth. Personally, I would say, "No, your kids can't handle your own animals gently, I know they wouldn't be able to be as gentle as my puppy needs them to be. Sorry."

07-06-2007, 06:25 PM	#16
PuppyLovinNurse Chloe's Mommy! Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Cornwall, ON Posts: 1,968	I've been saying that I don't want people (ahem out-laws) holding Chloe because of her spay incision "not being fully healed." It's a lie. It's been over 3 weeks since her spay. I'm going to ride it out as long as I can...I'm just wondering when someone will catch on lol I really don't like anyone holding her. They can pet her all they want, but someone else holding her makes me VERY uncomfortable. When other people ask & I tell them it makes me uncomfortable they don't persist, but the in-laws do! They'll ask for hours straight just because they know I hate it. Well, mostly it's the future mother-in-law, but future father-in-law does it, too. Ugh. __________________ Sara & Chloe Last edited by PuppyLovinNurse; 07-06-2007 at 06:28 PM.

07-06-2007, 06:59 PM	#17
paulapoo Blessed by Otis & Ollie Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Plainfield, Indiana Posts: 2,884	I wouldn't hesitate to tell them she's too fragile, she's a tiny little baby and I don't want you to pick her up. My neice and nephew definately know the rules when they come to my house. I'll take a few hurt feelings over an accidental injury to my baby. Tell them you love her, she was expensive, she wiggles a lot, she's your baby and you don't want to take any chances. __________________ ~Paula~ proud mommy of ~Otis (yorkie) & Oliver (shih-poo)

07-06-2007, 07:24 PM	#18
Janie616 Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: USA Posts: 1,093	grrrrrrrrr, hate when people are like that ... I had that problem with my niece also .... I had to just say NO ... she was trying to sit Freeway in a baby high chair .... __________________ Don't say you don't have enough time. You have exactly the same number of hours per day that were given to Helen Keller, Louis Pasteur, Michaelangelo, Mother Teresa, Leonardo da Vinci, Thomas Jefferson, and Albert Einstein." -- H. Jackson Brown

07-06-2007, 10:34 PM	#19
Rae Rae YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Illinois Posts: 4,823	I would just explain how fragile the puppies are, and you don't want them to get hurt. Also, maybe explain that if the puppy gets hurt, they might snap at the kids and I'm sure that will get their attention. If these kids are rough though, don't give in and let them hold the puppies. __________________ Owned by Rocky and Bella

07-06-2007, 10:57 PM	#20
Anna Banana YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: California Posts: 3,025	I just say no. If the kids or their parents continue to insist, I have the right to be rude. Most of the kids I encounter are sweet though, and I have no problem with them sitting on the ground and holding him in their laps. __________________ Anna and Wobie

07-06-2007, 11:28 PM	#21
lovmyyorkie Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: So. California Posts: 955	I would hide her in another room and explain that she has worms, fleas, some skin fungus, ear mites, and everyones favorite runny poop!!! __________________ Rosie and my 4 brats Buffy Big Bro. Duncan : Baby Keanu Baby Bear

07-07-2007, 03:00 AM	#23
s13silviagirl Donating YT Addict Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Sunny Southern California!!!! Posts: 1,877	Wow, They sound like my brothers kids. Be blunt. Far too many people now days side skirt the issue and the truth. Personally, I would say, "No, your kids can't handle your own animals gently, I know they wouldn't be able to be as gentle as my puppy needs them to be. Sorry."