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Originally Posted by FryFry  Of course, I would never allow a stranger to hold my dogs. It just happened. I'm lucky the guy was only telling him how cute he was, and didn't try to steal him. Its a good thing I took 3yrs of German, and could somewhat understand what they were saying. I guess I didn't expect someone to pick up my dog, without asking. That would be EXTREMELY frightening if someone picked up Zoey or Leo and started to walk away. I would probably scream at the top of my lungs and give the person a piece of my mind. I remember one time, while walking Zoey, a guy pulled up to the sidewalk in his car and asked me where I got her from? Then he asked if she was for sale. I got the creepiest vibe from this guy, and I kept Zoey close to me. I laughed and told him she was not and will never be for sale, which he responded "aw too bad, I'd pay big bucks for her" I will DEFINITELY keep a closer eye on the other persons movements from now on. It is a very scary thought that someone could just take a puppy. Perhaps from now on, I could pick Leo up, and hold him as a stranger pets him. If someone asks to hold him, how should I respond without coming off as "rude"?  |
Trust me the guy got a HUGE piece of my mind. I was on the verge of attacking him when he tried to keep her away. It was creepy.
I just tell people whatever comes to my mind. Usually I say that while I trust them, I cannot allow it because then everyone else sees and wants to hold them and I cannot trust everyone. Or, I just say that it scares my pups.