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Originally Posted by Mardelin  My experiences are different since I show dogs...most are attracted to that expertly groomed yorkie and the can't resist coming up to pet/touch it.....yeah! some don't even ask.....and these little guys are so social....they love the attention and will jump off the table in a NY minute....I usuall ask them to please not touch as there hands have body oils that end up on the dog's coat, but always add; come back after the show and you'll sit right here on this chair and I'll let you hold the dog...Works every time....people aren't offended and they'll be back after the show.... |
Excellent point. I've been chewed out by friends for my ignorance in not knowing that you don't touch a show dog at the show. Nice of you to tell them to come back after the show, though.
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