[BellaDonna]

I am sure there can be many reasons but it wouldn't have taken much for her to say to you that he isn't good with other dogs or he is sick etc.

I have found that many people who take their dogs out in public want the dog to be noticed and complimented. That doesn't mean they want to share the limelight with another dog. LOL

I seldom take mine to the store because I have so many and we feel guilty just taking one or two but I need to do it more for socialization and meeting with a dog of like size would be great practice for my own.