i totally agree, i hate the example parents set for their children! because ive seen parents do this right in front of their kids
it is always prudent to ASK beforehand, and DO NOT take offense if the answere is "no you can not pet him"...... lol..... youre yorkie sounds very devoted though, i felt so much safer with my old dog because she could read personalities really well, isnt it amazing the things they alert you too ?
