I don't think you're overreacting at all. People shouldn't assume free-range for others' dogs. I can't believe that girl picked her up and took her into another area!!!!!!!!!
Maybe you could say, if someone goes to pick her up, "oh, she's just recovering from an injury so I'm trying to not pick her up too much" - or - "I'm sorry, but she's afraid to be picked up by strangers, but you can pet her a bit".
Something like that? She's just too dang adorable for her own good!!!
Ann |