Quote Originally Posted by reptiliachnids View Post

In all seriousness I have left him alone before when I go work on my motorcycle down in the garage for a hour or so at a time. I just come up stairs and he is sleeping in his chair. I have never told anyone one this because I would rather not have my head bitten off.
So just... leave him. If he doesn't cause a ruckus or damage to the house, I don't see the issue other than your mother and sister's comfort. If they're abusing you physically, take note of it and actually report it. It's not your animal, and it absolutely is not your responsibility. I am not optimistic about this having a happy ending for everybody, but just stick to your guns about the dog not being one of your issues. Heck, doesn't seem like he even has anxiety if he just sleeps. Big load of nothing from controlling mother and sis.

This site is full of scripts for dealing with difficult people. A lot of it focuses on dating issues and what not, but they also have people who write in about difficult family stuff, might be helpful to you. This is sounding less like a dog issue and more like mom and sis wanting their doted furry baby watched at all times so that -they- feel better. Steaming load of crap, I'm irritated with them and haven't even met them