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paulapoo · 05-23-2009, 04:45 PM

Okay, my yorkie Otis has never snapped at any person or dog. But, there is a mentally challenged guy that takes walks around my neighborhood. He LOVES dogs. He stops in front of houses and waves at the dogs in the windows and if the dogs are in the back yards he'll come up to the fence and talk to them. He's very sweet. For some reason, Otis snaps at him. If he reaches his hand down to let him smell him, he snaps! I'm so embarrassed and appalled at Otis's behavior. This guy is very gentle and calm. I just don't understand it. Has anyone else ever had this experience? I feel so bad because the guy loves dogs so much and I have to take Otis away when he walks by.

05-23-2009, 04:45 PM	#1
paulapoo Blessed by Otis & Ollie Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Plainfield, Indiana Posts: 2,884	Anyone ever experienced this? Okay, my yorkie Otis has never snapped at any person or dog. But, there is a mentally challenged guy that takes walks around my neighborhood. He LOVES dogs. He stops in front of houses and waves at the dogs in the windows and if the dogs are in the back yards he'll come up to the fence and talk to them. He's very sweet. For some reason, Otis snaps at him. If he reaches his hand down to let him smell him, he snaps! I'm so embarrassed and appalled at Otis's behavior. This guy is very gentle and calm. I just don't understand it. Has anyone else ever had this experience? I feel so bad because the guy loves dogs so much and I have to take Otis away when he walks by. __________________ ~Paula~ proud mommy of ~Otis (yorkie) & Oliver (shih-poo)