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I have recently acquired a 2yr female mini poodle - Hazel. She barks at everything and nothing. My son’s family have moved in at the same time Hazel arrived, and his two young children do not respect the boundaries I have set. The eldest (5) treats my 7mt mini poodle, Ellie, (in training to become a therapy dog) as if she is a toy and constantly invades both dogs space. I will find Hazel backed into a corner or under a desk trying to get away from the 5yr old. Ellie has been picked up by the neck like a rag doll. I’ve had to lock my dogs away which is distressing and unfair. Tonight, poor Hazel lunged for the 5yr, barking. I have cordoned off areas for my dogs, but need help with Hazel’s barking. Her barking is from the new environment plus a defensive fear thanks to those kids.