If any kids in my neighborhood threw stones at my dog, I'd be at their parents door so quick!!
I've had more problems with adults than children. I do have a neighbor lady who had two daughters and one of them came running up on us while we were walking. I told them that my dog bites and the little girl still kept on coming until the mom snapped her up and said "didn't you hear the lady, the dog bites." I was also at an outdoor festival and the dogs were in their stroller and I had their top down for a minute and another family of little girls wanted to pet the dogs. I told them they could pet Ricky and I held Prince back so he couldn't get to them and they couldn't get to her and one of the little girls kept wanting to touch him anyways....but most of the time, they are ok with just getting kisses from Ricky. He's so little, cute and happy that they are more than entertained with him.
Some of the adults on the other hand just try to pet without asking. I used to be embarrassed to say "he bites" but now it just rolls off my tongue. I then go on to explain how he's afraid of people...and most people can sympathize with his situation. Definitely not a dog to be trusted around kids though.... |