BlackLabbie:
It's not like their daughter is very young either...she's in her late 30's, maybe early 40's. So, she's defiantly not a child here.
Please don't think that I do not feel your upset I totally do, we have neighbors who's kids run amuck along our privacy fence and when our dogs bark , which does not happen often, the parents, grandparents get snarky...... and the "great " news is school is out this week so I have 3 months of the little skateboarding , scooter riding, smart mouth monsters to deal with sigh
BUT >>>> This person must have soome real issues that the parents are having trouble coming to terms with. At that age to be freaked out is strange enough but why on earth is SHE looking in your window? call me odd but I can not remember the last time I looked into the window of any one else's home unless I was looking for someone who was yelling my name.......
She may have mental issues, possibly a recent tragedy or problem with drugs etc... it is hard to know when they only show up for a few months. That the parents are taking this hard and confrontational attitude tells me they are dealing with something not just over thier head BUT embarassing too. They must be hoping by blustering and being snarky you will vanish into the woodwork and the issue with thier daughter will "go" away. It won't...next thing you know you may be cutting your grass to early or your sprinkler may wet their car ... people in crisis often pick at the most absurd common place things just to feel in control.
I am not advocating you make your dog's life change to any degree that makes him unhappy. I am suggestion you understand IF the above turns out to be the case it will escalate. If they are hurting because of things they can not control then they will , sorry but 99.9% of the time , take it out on someone they do not feel they need to deal with as family, friends, employers or employees. Try very hard to keep a pleasant attitude, make sure your boy is not ever allowed out without you and possibly after the newness of being at the summer place wears off there will be an opening when you can once again offer to introduce the dog and family. If it doesn't happen, it is NOT your fault, just be careful and mark the days till they return to where ever it is they come from.....
Bonita of Bwana