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Originally Posted by Lammermoor  Of course he is on a harness and leash!
As to "letting him be a dog" He is 700 grams and just got his last shot a couple weeks ago. Before that he never went on the ground as the vet said no. He is learning and is a puppy. I don't know if you live in a big busy city, but it is really wild here. Very very dense amount of people who just don't see him and he is a baby and runs under all the feet. He would be squashed in about 1 minute or less! That's why he stays with me in the bag or in my arms until I find a quieter spot for him.
"letting him be a dog" Is the argument of the man in the restaurant. Dogs usually are larger than 700 grams (about ONE pound)
I put him on the ground to meet small and medium dogs, and lab type dogs if the owner says they are not aggressive. There are a few bulldogs in my area that are aggressive and growl at him. He stays in the bag when I see them. |
You are so right about what you are doing. The first time I took my Gracie to a family event one of my sons was there with his Lab. That dog is so friendly and laid back and had been to my home and was great with Gracie. For some reason when I took Gracie outside at this event the Lab got all excited and wanted to stomp on Gracie. He acted like she was a toy to chase! It may have been the difference of being outside but I had to pick her up to protect her and he still wanted to get to her! You cannot be too careful with these little dogs. Sometimes even the nicest of dogs will get the idea they are a toy. You cannot be too careful.