Well, they both said that people should be able to leave the door open if they feel like it.
I think you forfiet your right to keep the door open if you feel like it when you get a dog. Reggie and Smokey are your parent's dogs, aren't they? I guess it's OK to leave the door open after you make sure the dogs are in a room where they can't just run out. A fenced in front yard will give them that luxury.

I hate to be rude, but from everything I hear about your sister, Amy, I think she needs to grow up a bit! She is acting like a child.