Shelteez what great signs! Good luck Tonya. How is your relationship with your MIL outside of your home? Is this woman just picking on the dogs to get at you? I would think if your relationship with her is ok you could tell her outright what robinh suggested and move on to another topic. Based on what information you've written it sounds more like this woman is just plain rude and disrespectful. She's coming to YOUR home and look how upset about it you already are . Be strong and when you need some extra support think of us here at Pet Talk .