[Sadie's Mom]

I actually run into a problem more with myself than Sadie. You've (the original poster) met me and know what I look like. I can't tell you how many times I go into places and have kids follow me, stare, point, laugh, etc. It doesn't bother me as long as the parents correct them (tell them it's not polite to do such) but when the parents ignore what they're doing, I get annoyed. I realize that I am different and most kids have never seen someone like me, however I believe that adults should know better and should teach their kids the proper way to behave around someone who is different. (I actually had a kid once that was so interested in me that he...yes he...kept looking under the dressing room door just to see me...I had to go find a store employee to make him stop). Please don't anyone take this wrong...I love kids...and I'm in NO WAY saying all kids are bad. I'm just saying I can kind of understand where she's coming from in that SOME parents let their kids do whatever & don't try to correct them. Most parents will correct their kids and teach them proper manners, but there are those out there that just don't. I will also add that I do think that when we take our dogs into places we have to expect a lot of attention, though.