Rules for strangers with my puppy

[JennaPenny]

1) It's none of your business what the price was. What a rude question.

2) No, my puppy isn't a teacup like your mom/aunt/sister/boyfriends uncle/ etc. Furthermore, to the dude that told me his 16 pound yorkie was "half teacup" so that's why he cost more, not only do I not care, I suggest doing a google search on why I am half amused, half pitying.

3) She is NOT a toy. Just because you've now established our "bond" based on some chick or dude I've never heard of, doesn't mean she can now be scooped up!

4) NO, you cannot pet her. Why? Because she's training, and, not only that, I didn't give you permission

5) I've already told you to NOT touch her. If my daughter is holding her, you have NO RIGHT to pick her up or pet her because she's 11!

6) Take your face out of her's. For the LOVE of gobsmackers. From the way she's acting, your breath could stop a horse.

I'd have more, but I've gotten the gist of it out. I'm venting. I'm tired of this. I WAS afraid that chewie was a "teacup" ( I will clarify I know that's not real- it's for lack of a better word.) but, I was concerned and asked the breeder. No- Breeder had her siblings on site and she's seen the parents personally. They are just between 4-6 pounds- both dad and mom.
People are touching her, petting her, and picking her up without asking. I'm getting VERY angry. At first hubby asked me to try to be civil within our condo, but I'm getting to the point where I'm beyond wanting to turn the other cheek. My girl doesn't like to be cuddled or pet unless she's in the mood- and that's with me. I don't appreciate people thinking that because she's tiny she's now fair game. I had too many incidents today with the teacup comments and strangers, so I'm a bit shorter with my temper. You guys understand, so I wanted to vent in a safe area.

[Mayzoo]

Mario has a tag that says "Service Dog. Ask to pet." They also mak them that say do not pet. It does not work all the time, but it does help I believe.

[JennaPenny]

I'm getting that very soon. the vest isn't a favorite of her's, so I'll try this next one. I also heard on here stop, she bites.. so maybe that will help, too. I'm the size of most 10 year olds. I know that doesn't help, but I'm well past the age where I shouldn't receive respect from people. Chewie isn't there for you to just do what you want. A few weeks ago, as soon as I said something to the lady behind us in line, she said "I wasn't PETTING HER! SHE came to ME!" Yeah, you were handling jerky, and you put your hand towards her. I'll say it again, back. off. Very rude response, one I won't repeat on here. I don't do that to any one, and service dogs I never ever ask to pet. Give my puppy the same courtesy.

[matese]

In all the years I have had yorkies, if anyone would have ever scooped up my pups without asking permission, well, let's just say, after the reaction they would have gotten from me, they would have never done it to anyone else.
A neighbor of mine recently got a Morkie so tiny lol, looks 100% yorkie, they were walking their older yorkie and the Morkie, Miss Morkie was jumping at me wanting to be picked up, I know these ppl and their passed yorkies, I ASKED is it ok I pick her up. I wouldn't think of scooping up a pup that I didn't know. What's wrong with these ppl.

[lovestiny]

I esp hate the teacup question...and cannot imagine someone picking her up, but people do like to get too close lol.

[Wylie's Mom]

Good vent ! It always helps to let it out and this is a great place to do that, since we all get it.

It can be tough bc animals in general are just SO darn alluring and captivating that I think *some* people do just innocently forget their manners bc they just are drawn in to touch, pet, look, grab, feel. I'm the same way in terms of feelings - I literally want to just scoop every animal I see right into my arms and eat them up w/ love -- BUT -- I do control myself and remember my manners. And I ask before touching etctera...as well as I watch the owner's body language too, bc they may not be amenable to any interaction at all.

Just try to keep your cool and say stuff like "she's very wary of strangers and I don't want you to get bitten" or "she's a little under the weather right now, so...." or whatever, you'll think of the right things to say.

Lol, you just must face it, my friend, your little Chewster is SIMPLY IRRESISTIBLE !!!

[MissPixi]

I'm thankful to how nice people were to me getting a "puppy fix" before I had my own. I *never* came across a crabby person. Although, I never grabbed and petted without asking...but on the other hand if a pup came up to me I would probably pet!
In turn, I'm kind to people about my little ones. Life is short.

[Jkpal]

I haven't had people be too intrusive with Piper, however, frequently when told they may pet her, people cup Piper's head in their hands---which Piper doesn't like at all (geez, who would?)! It's a hard one to anticipate, therefore difficult to prevent. I have learned to turn Pipe a bit to the side and I keep one hand on one side of her face; this helps somewhat. Wylie's Mom is so right, when you have a little cutie like yours, people kinda forget themselves and experience a sort of temporary puppy madness--bit irritating, but at least your little one is learning how to deal!

[JennaPenny]

Originally Posted by Wylie's Mom

Good vent ! It always helps to let it out and this is a great place to do that, since we all get it.

It can be tough bc animals in general are just SO darn alluring and captivating that I think *some* people do just innocently forget their manners bc they just are drawn in to touch, pet, look, grab, feel. I'm the same way in terms of feelings - I literally want to just scoop every animal I see right into my arms and eat them up w/ love -- BUT -- I do control myself and remember my manners. And I ask before touching etctera...as well as I watch the owner's body language too, bc they may not be amenable to any interaction at all.

Just try to keep your cool and say stuff like "she's very wary of strangers and I don't want you to get bitten" or "she's a little under the weather right now, so...." or whatever, you'll think of the right things to say.

Lol, you just must face it, my friend, your little Chewster is SIMPLY IRRESISTIBLE !!!

Hehe, thank you! I totally agree, and there isn't *any* bias in there, lol!

I think it isn't so much that they want to pet her (and, even though this DOES upset me, pick her up) because I also love animals SO much. I have always asked to pet them before, but, I can't expect every one to have my rules, and I get that.

I think it's the total lack of respect. Not just towards me, towards her, too. I saw how Piper gets her face cupped, and see, right there. I would be upset if MY face were cupped, too. The woman in line WAS out of line, no pun intended. Went around my husband effectively. It's not really important in the long run of things, but it was just a prime example.

Thanks for letting me vent, everyone! I have a fresh perspective on this, and suggestions to stop it in the future.

[canana]

I've been pretty lucky so far that no one ever just came up to us and picked up Scottie. Then again, I think he's very weary of people. He usually starts barking at people before they have a chance to even pet him without asking. If anyone even looks at him, he goes crazy. I think he's considers himself royalty and is actually saying to the strangers: 'how dare you look at me!!'...'avert your eyes you unworthy stranger!!'

Casey though, has been picked up for the first time by the manager of a pet store without asking me. I did not like it one bit! Not only did she not ask, she picked her up and then kept holding her like she was hers and was serving other customers. OMG I was so mad. I was worried too, because it was the first time a stranger held her. When I first got Scottie, he jumped when a relative tried to hold him. Luckily, she wasn't a jumper. The stupid lady didn't even realize I was staring at her or how incredibly rude she was. I finally had to say, "can I have my dog back". To which she replies, "oh...haha...you want her back?". NO KIDDING. UGH. Never going back there again.

Over the weekend, we were taking pictures of the two of them on a bench at a tulip festival. People started asking if they could sit down with my dogs and take pictures with them. I had to say no, they're not good with strangers. In my mind I thought, sure, $10 a picture (jk) lol...

On the street, I just say "they're not friendly", "they're very agressive" etc to people. If I see children, I quickly walk away before the kids come running and screaming towards us telling their parents they wanna pet the dogs. My coworker told me he tells other dog owners that his dog has kennel cough to make sure the owners who claim their dogs are really friendly to back off.

[gemy]

I think that vest might be a good idea! I have never had problems with adults and my Yorkie but children acting in appropriately for sure.

I have had many more problems with my big dogs. What idiot adult barges in to a person walking a 100+lb dog? This has happened a number of times. Then the hand goes up and over the head terrible positioning. I when meeting a person with a beautifull big dog stand back at least five feet and chat with the owner first. Then I ask if I can say hi to the dog. And if the dog does not come forward to me - I don't push it no matter what the owner says.

And then there are the *treats* I really abhor folks who feed my dog without asking permission to give a treat.

And there is the Big Hug. Do you all know what a guard and protect dog thinks about a perfect stranger hugging them??? Not too much. It is a move of dominance which is not easily accepted by the dog. And if my boy growls they act surprised! And believe it or not some folks go into kiss the dogs face! Magic at 10yrs old will only accept hugs from me - not hubby or my sister who he has known all his life.

So that is my rant lol. In closing an amusing story. We were training Magic might have been 4+ yrs old and for a reason I don't recall I hugged my trainer. Well Magic thought that was great fun and and went in and jumped up on my trainer!! Such surprise we both had. We spent the next bit of time training him not to do that. Of course he had been trained from a puppy not to jump up on folks but we never thought to train him not to do it when I hugged another person :-)

[canana]

Originally Posted by gemy

So that is my rant lol. In closing an amusing story. We were training Magic might have been 4+ yrs old and for a reason I don't recall I hugged my trainer. Well Magic thought that was great fun and and went in and jumped up on my trainer!! Such surprise we both had. We spent the next bit of time training him not to do that. Of course he had been trained from a puppy not to jump up on folks but we never thought to train him not to do it when I hugged another person :-)

so cute!!

[JennaPenny]

Originally Posted by gemy

I think that vest might be a good idea! I have never had problems with adults and my Yorkie but children acting in appropriately for sure.

I have had many more problems with my big dogs. What idiot adult barges in to a person walking a 100+lb dog? This has happened a number of times. Then the hand goes up and over the head terrible positioning. I when meeting a person with a beautifull big dog stand back at least five feet and chat with the owner first. Then I ask if I can say hi to the dog. And if the dog does not come forward to me - I don't push it no matter what the owner says.

And then there are the *treats* I really abhor folks who feed my dog without asking permission to give a treat.

And there is the Big Hug. Do you all know what a guard and protect dog thinks about a perfect stranger hugging them??? Not too much. It is a move of dominance which is not easily accepted by the dog. And if my boy growls they act surprised! And believe it or not some folks go into kiss the dogs face! Magic at 10yrs old will only accept hugs from me - not hubby or my sister who he has known all his life.

So that is my rant lol. In closing an amusing story. We were training Magic might have been 4+ yrs old and for a reason I don't recall I hugged my trainer. Well Magic thought that was great fun and and went in and jumped up on my trainer!! Such surprise we both had. We spent the next bit of time training him not to do that. Of course he had been trained from a puppy not to jump up on folks but we never thought to train him not to do it when I hugged another person :-)

He sounds like the cutest guy!!! What a personality!

[Jellymint]

As I read this I am kinda glad that Monty has "look" that people aren't too sure of. Smile. You can sure tell the true dog lovers though. They come right in and Monty goes right up. A respect. Strangers for the most part though look at him and assess and then figure it's not worth the risk. I kinda like it actually. Takes away the angst of the rudies you are talking about. I would NOT be impressed if someone fed my dog.

[JennaPenny]

Originally Posted by canana

I've been pretty lucky so far that no one ever just came up to us and picked up Scottie. Then again, I think he's very weary of people. He usually starts barking at people before they have a chance to even pet him without asking. If anyone even looks at him, he goes crazy. I think he's considers himself royalty and is actually saying to the strangers: 'how dare you look at me!!'...'avert your eyes you unworthy stranger!!'

Casey though, has been picked up for the first time by the manager of a pet store without asking me. I did not like it one bit! Not only did she not ask, she picked her up and then kept holding her like she was hers and was serving other customers. OMG I was so mad. I was worried too, because it was the first time a stranger held her. When I first got Scottie, he jumped when a relative tried to hold him. Luckily, she wasn't a jumper. The stupid lady didn't even realize I was staring at her or how incredibly rude she was. I finally had to say, "can I have my dog back". To which she replies, "oh...haha...you want her back?". NO KIDDING. UGH. Never going back there again.

Over the weekend, we were taking pictures of the two of them on a bench at a tulip festival. People started asking if they could sit down with my dogs and take pictures with them. I had to say no, they're not good with strangers. In my mind I thought, sure, $10 a picture (jk) lol...

On the street, I just say "they're not friendly", "they're very agressive" etc to people. If I see children, I quickly walk away before the kids come running and screaming towards us telling their parents they wanna pet the dogs. My coworker told me he tells other dog owners that his dog has kennel cough to make sure the owners who claim their dogs are really friendly to back off.

Oooohhh. I'm mad for you, lol. It's the type of laugh that makes me want to jump out of my skin in sympathy. Just because you're a pet store manager, doesn't mean you get special priority.

Your little guy is the reason Chews went into the trainer knowing how to do tricks. As a matter of fact, when she came here to train her to walk privately, She was sitting pretty and speaking for her. She said, she won't get down on all fours! I said, ohh.. oops. Told her her tricks and she laughed, said that explains it, and then just incorporated it into class to teach her the difference.

Your little man is adorable and SO smart. I loved watching your videos!!!