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Life with a 18 month old dog

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Neen Sat 11-Sept-21 11:46:27
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I have 5 grandchildren who I have on a rota basis. I don't have the 3 year old ( youngest ) granddaughter at home though because Rana roo ( dog ) is strong and eager to splat guests with her whole being on your as she things she's a pug but she's a 24 kilo saluki. So as this Granddaughter has been scratched before I now have her but book thinks like sensory clubs ( autistic ) or productions or lunch out of instead, not stay over yet anymore but my daughter says she's worried I won't have the bond I have with her other two ( my other two are with my other daughter ) . I say she will be fine as I still book time out with her and when she's bigger she can stay too.
It's Rana and mine home not the grandchildrens and I feel that Rana has the right to be everywhere she normally is and if the 3 year old is here, I'm worried and Rana doesn't know what's up etc etc
Has anyone said no to their daughter to having a child overnight for now at home.

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grandtanteJE65 Sat 11-Sept-21 16:33:13

I haven't had this problem, but there are some points I feel you should consider.

How old were your other grandchildren when they started spending a night at your place on their own?

Three strikes me as too young, but if you did this with the others, I can see why your daughter could be concerned that this granddaughter will not form the same bond with you as the others have done.

From other threads, I have realised that the pet in the grandparents' home can become a bone of contention.

Unreasonably so, in most cases, as you are not saying that the dog is more important than the child, but that you are afraid that a young dog who just wants to play could inadvertently harm the child by pushing her over.

Perhaps for the comfort of your other visitors as well, you would consider teaching the dog that she is not a lap dog and that her place is on the floor at a visitor's feet if she wants to show affection.

I am fond of dogs, but I would frankly draw the line at 24 kilos of dog depositing itself on my 56 kilos of woman.

Don't please just say no to your daughter. Sit down and explain why you are concerned that a young dog and a young child might not be the best combination.

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Jaxjacky Sat 11-Sept-21 17:01:20

Wondering why this has been posted again as a duplicate?

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