I don't let anyone touch my skin or fur kids. When my son was little i was at Macy's changing him, and as I was walking out this lady grabed his little face and kissed him on the cheek. It feaked him out. He was only 7 or 8 months at the time. I was speachless for a moment and just looked at her. I could not believe she did it. The moment passed and I tore at her. I was so pissed!
I also get people who come up to me wanting to touch Gus all the time. I was at the park at one of my sons football games and these kids were crowding around Gus and wanting to pick him up and play with him. I told them no that they were scaring him, so I picked him up and sat him on my lap. The kid must have touched my leg or something, so Gus nipped at his hand. This kid carried on and on,,, There wasn't even a mark, but here comes his mother telling me that I was only out for attention. And if I didn't want the attention then I should leave the dog at home. I wanted to punch her in the nose, but I turned to her and said. I'm sorry for my dog nipping your kid. But don't ever tell me what to do. I then turned to the kid and asked him if he was ok. I then told him that if he wanted to pet Gus then ask and don't grab at him. I seen them all the time and never had a problem with them grabing, but he did come to me a few times asking to pet Gus. I told him if it was ok with your mother you can sit next to me and will put Gus on your lap. Him and Gus became good friends. The mother stood a b and gave me dirty looks. I am amazed on how kids are more mature then some parernts. I always tell people in a nice way,,, He doenst take to strangers too well so please don't touch him.
__________________ Monica, Proud mom of Gus who is forever missed! And new mom to Leiloni Gus's Dogster page |