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Originally Posted by Rescuemomma  That's exactly my attitude! I think it's important for dogs to learn proper behavior and be comfortable around other dogs. Benji and Aiyana are almost always with me. My others always get a few outings a week. We go shopping together, parks, events, even some restraunts that have outdoor sitting areas welcome me and my dogs - and I constantly get complimented on their behavior. But that behavior only happens because they are so well socialized! It also makes vet visits far easier and less stressful since my dogs don't go crazy in the waiting room or panic when a tech or vet goes to examine them! |
I carry my babies with me when I go places....but I am not concerned about them getting along with strange dogs in strange places....that is not a situation they are ever exposed to so it isnt important to them or me. They sit quietly in my "purse", and we go to resturants, art exhibits, Lowes, Home Depot, the walking trail, etc, and they watch and observe and behave like perfect little angels...even if someone does see them looking out of the purse and they approach, the babies would gladly meet and greet with no problem, but I dont allow it....it isnt important to me so it isnt important to them....no one usually even knows they are there, which is fine with me...there again, it is not important to me that strangers interact with my babies....they are around other family members and they know the vets and vet techs and groomer and they behave fine with them...that covers the only people that I allow my dogs to interact with! I have a big back yard and they get all the running and playing and exercise they need right on my own property, with my other pups that I KNOW have been wormed, vaccinated, no fleas, and are not vicious or a health threat!