Ouch, that is a tricky situation. Clearly your sister doesn't actually care about her dog, otherwise she would take care of it properly... That is just sad. Poor pooch!!

Maybe you could get an in home dog trainer to come and asses the behavior of both the dogs, with your mother and sister present. Maybe the trainer can convince them that the dogs don't need to be watched 24/7 and should be allowed some independence. A dog is not an infant. You should not treat a dog as if it's an infant. That is unfair to both the dog, and the human who has to "watch" the dog.

I just don't see how you can change their minds with your opinion alone. They seem to think that everything you say is wrong and they are always right. Boy are they wrong! You need some outside help. Hell I'll come over there and give them my "opinion"


In the mean time, if they don't specifically ask you to watch the dog, act as if you aren't there watching it. Crate your dog when you leave and let the other dog do what it wants. When they come home wondering where you are say "I didn't agree to watch this dog, my dog is in her crate, and I have a life, kthxbye." Be as calm as possible. Don't let their yelling and screaming bother you. Don't argue with them, just go back to the facts. It is not your dog, you are not responsible for it, you are not required to watch it unless asked specifically.


This situation is ridiculous! This shouldn't even be a source of stress for you. It is just so unneeded and selfish of them, and just down right stupid. Your mother and sister are acting like 3 year olds being denied candy.

Have them read this thread. Maybe they will snap out of their delusions.