Before they got the puppy, I suggested an older dog - a "Lap dog", but she was convinced this was what she wanted. Grandma can't walk 50 feet without getting winded (smokes like a chimney) so her going to obedience class is out of the question. They seem to think the pup should know what "no" means and that he should know to potty on the paper. I've tried to explain that a puppy is like a little child, they don't know instinctively you have to train them. But I don't seem to be making any impression.

Granddaughter has enough on her hands with full time job, cat and taking care of grandparents - she didn't want a dog because of the work involved. She talked to me ahead of time about what was involved and knew that there was no way anyone there could handle it.

I figure it will take a week or two before grandma gives up. I'm just so unhappy about the poor puppy. He doesn't deserve this.