I see an unknown big dog, I pick Gus up. If the owner insists nothing will happen, I tell them they are probably right but I can't take that chance, I know too many small dogs that have been injured by big dogs.
If they can't understand that, that's their problem.
Like you said, it won't be their dog that is harmed. I'd rather have a stranger think I was rude or unfriendly than something happen to Gus. |