(hand in the air)...guilty - I am guilty of doing this (oh for shame!) I do go up to others with adorable dogs, especially yorkies, and ask if I can pet them. Most say it's ok..........but one lady who I thought was quite smart said "she's pretty snappy".......so I just backed off.....told my hubby she doesn't want anyone touching her dog, that's the easiest way out.
I love it when people pet my Jeanie...not pick her up though. But pet her, she loves the attention!! So why not

And I love dogs - All dogs - I live in an area with MANY MANY dogs...and I walk around petting dogs all day when I am on a walk. It makes me feel good...and they like it too.....
But ya, picking up is kind of rude. But I have seen some pretty adorable dogs, and I think I have picked up one, after I asked.
So I am a bad bad BAD girl....