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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Op here - it’s 13 kids actually. So yes - I told her this is too much. Either crate her puppy while in the house or don’t bring it. She wants to put it into a carrier and wear her (I said that’s fine), but no free running around my house. She is bringing a playpen for it too and wants it set up on the main floor since there a hallway with wood floor. With pads down for when it goes. I’m not a fan of this either, but maybe I’m being difficult here. I also feel like our shepherd is going to go nuts trying to get into the soft, collapsible sided pen….[/quote]

Yes, you're being difficult. This is an excellent compromise.

And if you're going to say no, which is your right, you had best be prepared to be told you can't bring your dog next time. She does you a solid on saving boarding fees (not to mention potential dog viruses) by letting you bring your BIG dog to her home. [/quote]

+1 The safest place for the puppy would be your MIL’s compromise suggestion - main floor, large puppy playpen, using pads down.  Amazon has a ton of waterproof puppy pads that you can lay down that will protect you floor and can be laundered.  This way the puppy is safely supervised and isolated.  [/quote]

This actually sounds like OP’s already agreed to this and has a large pen so that’s good.

I would hold the line on the sleeping in the bed - too much risk of a mess in your sheets - and would encourage routine naps in a crate since puppies nip when overtired and overstimulated.

No to roaming free throughout the house.[/quote]

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