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Originally Posted by Yorkiemom1  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! |
Like I said, to each their own. I like my dog to have friends.
The OP is of the same mindset as rescuemomma and I and wanted help with her pup. Why are we arguing this instead of helping her?
OP, I hope someone gives you some good advice. I have a different problem with my own pup. He loves other dogs but is terrifie of people.
We're working on it though. The only advice I can give you is don't rush change, it's not going to be helpful at all. I tried it when I wanted Kaji to adapt to people, but it didn't work.