We find it really hard when we take Punkin places. We take her everywhere that we can, but people are often rude. They will walk right up and grab right on to her. No consideration that my baby may not want a stranger grabbing on to her and giving her kisses. I hate when parents send their kids over to see the dog and don't even come with them. Rarely people ask if they can touch her.
The most rude was a month or so ago. DH dropped me off in front of the coffee shop to grab coffees. He and Punkin waited in the car out front. When I came out three people where standing by the car oohing over Punkin. One lady said oh your dog is so cute etc etc. I said thanks and started getting in the car. She said can I pet her. I said she's all buckled in right now. By this time I'm in the car and am putting on my seat beat. I didn't close the door as we were still speaking. Then she said that's okay and before I could do a thing the lady is leaning into the car over top of me and petting Punkin. I was shocked
Nothing like having a stranger on your lap. I was speechless. We said goodbye and off we drove shaking our heads in disbelief and confused about what had just happened.