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Originally Posted by AlicetheYorkie  This is always a though one and I usually just try to avoid it all together by just keeping walking because as has been said, sometimes you just don't know how it's going to go.
Ever since then if someone asks to pet on a walk - I watch the dogs reactions to that person carefully first. If they go right up to the person curious and wanting the attention, I say sure. If they seem scared or just uninterested, I usually just say "oh - she's afraid of strangers" and if it's a kid I simply say "sorry honey, she might bite" and they quickly pull their hand back lol. I know that sounds mean but hey, it's not worth the risk - our walks aren't a traveling petting zoo lol there's purpose to it and I like the dogs to just focus on "traveling". |
Thank you for your post. All of it was great, but I especially like the way you worded your answers to people. It is simple and to the point.
Thank you to all who posted "feedback." All of it was wonderful. That's why I love yorkietalk... good people, good advice.
