[MyFairLacy]

Originally Posted by daso

although I agree with you that it can be annoying and the parents obviously didnt care to step in however you are bringing your dog to public places and should prepare yourself for these situations. I hear alot of complaints and most are valid however kid+puppy=infant bliss

I do know that taking my dog places will cause certain attention. I'm used to and don't mind people looking at us or saying, "oh, that's a cute dog!" or asking a few questions about her. I also don't mind well behaved, calm children coming up to us and politely asking if they can pet her. The children running around unattended would have bothered me even if I didn't have my dog. It just made it worse that I was holding a dog and they kept running up to me and saying "puppy puppy". If my dog didn't behave I wouldn't take her places - she is very quiet and still when we go places, and while I was trying on clothes,she just sat quietly on the bench and didn't even move. If I had kids that just couldn't behave - they also would not be going anywhere with me. I really think if I had kids (which I probably won't) they would be under my control at all times. I just wish more people would make their children behave. I know not everyone likes dogs, but not everyone likes children either..especially those running around like that