I totally know what you mean.
It's especially horrible when parents don't teach their kids to ask first. It's a good way for a kid to pet the wrong dog and get bit. I've had to tell a few kids "no" and a few times, they kept approaching anyways, despite me telling them "no touch."
I am fairly amazed at how many adults think nothing of it either. I think the cute factor totally takes over and they just want to touch them because they are so small and adorable, compared to the avg dog...especially the puppies!!
One of my dogs is friendly to everyone. The other one is scared to death of people outside of my family. He's not vicious or anything, nor will he approach people...but he may nip at someone if they approach him and try to pet him. If they let him approach them, he may sniff and give their hand a lick...but he does not want them to put their hand above his head to pet him. Don't ask me why...I know his former owner and she definitely didn't abuse him...and I for sure have never punished my dog. |