Hmm... I guess I can see both sides here... I would like someone to ask first, but if they don't want to ruin the moment, and ask afterwards I guess that's ok. I don't really have a problem if people take pictures of Sapphire, which doesn't really happen that often besides family. She's cute all dressed up and I think it's great they want to remember her in her little outfit.
Picking them up or petting them without asking, though, is a big NO-NO! What
if they were to bite? Or don't like being held a certain way, or at all by a stranger? If you want to pet or hold another dog, ALWAYS ask first!!