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LDandPasquale · 10-02-2008, 10:51 AM

Ok..Pasquale and I just went out for a nice walk. Most of the time when we walk we at least run into someone that wants to pet him. And i dont mind stopping and giving him a break to socialize when they ask cause he really enjoys people. However, today we were walking....and some lady came running over to us to see the "puppy!!!" as she screeeeched.

Anyways...she just grabbed Pasquale and picked him up (by his arms,mind you, with NO support) , and then kissed him. Pasquale who normally loves people was squirming..cause i dont think he really enjoyed the way he picked her up. So as he started squirming.....she ALMOST DROPPED HIM!!!! I caught him! OMG it drives me NUTS!!!!! when people dont ask to play with your pet first. After she almost dropped him , i gave an angry disgusted sigh out and just said "c'mon Pasquale let's go". I dont know..am i overreacting? I just feel like i wouldnt run up to a stranger's baby and just pick it up and start kissing it. I'm curious if this ever happens to any of you...and if it does...what do you say when people start to do something you would rather them not? I feel like i need a nice but effective way of saying...HEY DONT TOUCH MY DOG! Any advice?

YorkieMother · 10-02-2008, 10:56 AM

I very firm in my get away from my dog.
Mine is not overly happy with strangers in its face for various reasons.

If back off does not work. I just tell them to go get there own dog and leave mine alone.

If that does not work and it was not. I put myself in between my dog and the on coming fool and look like all heck will break loose if they try.. cause it will.
There will be no one picking up or touching my dog without me saying so.

When I am working a dog I am soicalizing and someone runs up. I say good way to get oneself bite is to pull that on my other dog. Try this instead.
I go about teaching the right way to interact with any of my dogs.

JL

T Doll · 10-02-2008, 11:01 AM

Puppy owners get this all the time

While it's certainly flattering for strangers to want to love on your puppy, it can get pretty irritating, fast. I know there are many people on here who have had "those" type of stories/encounters with random strangers approaching their dogs in a way they don't really care for. One time when I was at the bank and brought Mocha with me, the teller was like "Let me see him". I brought him closer so that she could pet him, but to my surprise, she actually leaned over the counter and grabbed him from my arms

I started backing away when she did this, hoping she would get the idea...but she still went for it rather insistently

Some people think that if somebody takes a dog out in public, that it's fair game to play and interact with them. They just don't understand that we see our furbabies as parents see their skinbabies.

T Doll · 10-02-2008, 11:06 AM

Oh, as for advice, you can tell people that your pup is very wiggly when strangers hold him, so you prefer not to let people hold him, that it's for his own safety and your peace of mind. You can also say that he's in training and you don't want him to have any distractions.

missdeeliciouz · 10-02-2008, 11:09 AM

Thankfully, I've never encountered someone who would just pick up someone's fur-baby without asking. Whenever someone asks, I'll tell them he's rather squirmy..

I definitely think asking first is the the polite thing to do when it comes to pets/talking to children, etc.

wookie · 10-02-2008, 11:10 AM

I would say to look at your surroundings when walking with your furbaby and if you see a lunatic person like that running to you, to scoop up your baby fast or go in front of your baby signaling to the eccentric person that they must go through you first before your baby.

On a similar story, Wookie and I were walking where there was a fair the next block and a group of kids was fastly approaching us. Wookie is usually friendly but for some reason I didn't feel like having anyone pet him during that walk. So when one of the kids starts looking at Wookie, smiling, they asked me if they can pet him. I said "no, sorry, he's grouchy today". And on cue, Wookie to my amazement said "GGGGGRRRRRRR". I laughed in my head and told the kids, "see I told you so". lol

piptickle · 10-02-2008, 11:12 AM

We've had this happen to us too, except the man who picked Mika up was-I can't think of a nicer way to put it-mentally disabled. I feared if I made a fuss he might freak out or something

So I reached out to take Mika and said with a smile "I better take her, she might pee on you" he giggled and handed her over! PHEW! You have to be sooo careful as you never know how people might react when they've got your baby in their arms.

goofypup · 10-02-2008, 11:43 AM

I tell everyone that she is too squirmy, and that she might fall.

I have this one lady who works at a local store that when she sees me tries to take her from my hands....I say sorry you can't take....then she says..o its ok I know how to hold her, I have a dog of my own....I mean reall lady, what part of no don't you understand!! Anyway now I won't take her in there with my anymore

Yorkiedaze · 10-02-2008, 11:49 AM

I love it when kids and adults want to hold or pet my girls when were out. The more the merrier

..........BUT NEVER EVER run in front of my bike when I have the girls in the basket, to stop me just so you can see and pet them. This happen once and I told the lady NEVER do that again........you could have caused me to wreck and hurt my girls and THEN I'd have to kick your @$$. Takes all kinds I guess.

Nancy1999 · 10-02-2008, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by LDandPasquale

Ok..Pasquale and I just went out for a nice walk. Most of the time when we walk we at least run into someone that wants to pet him. And i dont mind stopping and giving him a break to socialize when they ask cause he really enjoys people. However, today we were walking....and some lady came running over to us to see the "puppy!!!" as she screeeeched.

Anyways...she just grabbed Pasquale and picked him up (by his arms,mind you, with NO support) , and then kissed him. Pasquale who normally loves people was squirming..cause i dont think he really enjoyed the way he picked her up. So as he started squirming.....she ALMOST DROPPED HIM!!!! I caught him! OMG it drives me NUTS!!!!! when people dont ask to play with your pet first. After she almost dropped him , i gave an angry disgusted sigh out and just said "c'mon Pasquale let's go". I dont know..am i overreacting? I just feel like i wouldnt run up to a stranger's baby and just pick it up and start kissing it. I'm curious if this ever happens to any of you...and if it does...what do you say when people start to do something you would rather them not? I feel like i need a nice but effective way of saying...HEY DONT TOUCH MY DOG! Any advice?

I don't think you are overreacting, and I don't think because they are small everyone should be allowed to do anything they want to them. You have to act really fast, and almost be on the look out for this, because so many people will move in before you get a chance to intercept. I'm always trying something new to stop this, most of the time I just say, "He doesn't like strangers."

BobbyYorkie · 10-02-2008, 11:57 AM

I think its great that you let your baby socialize with other humans. I don't think you are overreacting though. Some people dont realize how fragile smaller dogs are. I would have done the same thing as you.

Wabbit · 10-02-2008, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Yorkiedaze

I love it when kids and adults want to hold or pet my girls when were out. The more the merrier

..........BUT NEVER EVER run in front of my bike when I have the girls in the basket, to stop me just so you can see and pet them. This happen once and I told the lady NEVER do that again........you could have caused me to wreck and hurt my girls and THEN I'd have to kick your @$$. Takes all kinds I guess.

I feel the same way.......but I do get nervous when young children want to pick up Daizy. But thankfully that hasn't happened too many times. I guess some people just don't realize that not everyone is open to them grabbing up their furbabies...and should learn to ask first.

LoveMyJake · 10-02-2008, 12:47 PM

I usually just tell them not to pick them up because they are squirmy when they're excited. I will pick them up to show them, but I won't let anyone hold them. You never know when someone might drop them or even just take off with them.

baileylouise · 10-02-2008, 12:53 PM

I have not experienced this yet; but I am sure I would be the "don't touch my dog" person! I know people may think that is rude; but I am sorry! I know that Bailey is awfully squirmy and if someone would pick her up and drop her because of her squirming I would be very upset! I think people should look at puppies like babies.....if it is not yours.....don't touch it! Again, that sounds rude on my part but that is how I feel! I just don't think it is right and I agree with you totally!

Maxi · 10-02-2008, 01:02 PM

You are not overreacting! There has been situations where crazy people picked the dogs up and steal them!

I usually say please dont pick my dog, he doesnt like to be on anyone's arms except mine( it is true anyways) but you can pet him.

10-02-2008, 10:51 AM	#1
LDandPasquale YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Massachusetts/Florida Posts: 2,614	What do you say? Ok..Pasquale and I just went out for a nice walk. Most of the time when we walk we at least run into someone that wants to pet him. And i dont mind stopping and giving him a break to socialize when they ask cause he really enjoys people. However, today we were walking....and some lady came running over to us to see the "puppy!!!" as she screeeeched. Anyways...she just grabbed Pasquale and picked him up (by his arms,mind you, with NO support) , and then kissed him. Pasquale who normally loves people was squirming..cause i dont think he really enjoyed the way he picked her up. So as he started squirming.....she ALMOST DROPPED HIM!!!! I caught him! OMG it drives me NUTS!!!!! when people dont ask to play with your pet first. After she almost dropped him , i gave an angry disgusted sigh out and just said "c'mon Pasquale let's go". I dont know..am i overreacting? I just feel like i wouldnt run up to a stranger's baby and just pick it up and start kissing it. I'm curious if this ever happens to any of you...and if it does...what do you say when people start to do something you would rather them not? I feel like i need a nice but effective way of saying...HEY DONT TOUCH MY DOG! Any advice? __________________ LD that's me and Pasquale "If at first you don't succeed, then skydiving is definitely not for you!"

10-02-2008, 10:56 AM	#2
YorkieMother YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: North Posts: 1,324	I very firm in my get away from my dog. Mine is not overly happy with strangers in its face for various reasons. If back off does not work. I just tell them to go get there own dog and leave mine alone. If that does not work and it was not. I put myself in between my dog and the on coming fool and look like all heck will break loose if they try.. cause it will. There will be no one picking up or touching my dog without me saying so. When I am working a dog I am soicalizing and someone runs up. I say good way to get oneself bite is to pull that on my other dog. Try this instead. I go about teaching the right way to interact with any of my dogs. JL __________________ "The truth about an animal is far more beautiful than all the myths woven about it." Konrad Loranz

10-02-2008, 11:01 AM	#3
T Doll Mocha's Mommy Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 888	Puppy owners get this all the time While it's certainly flattering for strangers to want to love on your puppy, it can get pretty irritating, fast. I know there are many people on here who have had "those" type of stories/encounters with random strangers approaching their dogs in a way they don't really care for. One time when I was at the bank and brought Mocha with me, the teller was like "Let me see him". I brought him closer so that she could pet him, but to my surprise, she actually leaned over the counter and grabbed him from my arms I started backing away when she did this, hoping she would get the idea...but she still went for it rather insistently Some people think that if somebody takes a dog out in public, that it's fair game to play and interact with them. They just don't understand that we see our furbabies as parents see their skinbabies. __________________ ..::* Mommy loves her little Mocha Latté *::..

10-02-2008, 11:06 AM	#4
T Doll Mocha's Mommy Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 888	Oh, as for advice, you can tell people that your pup is very wiggly when strangers hold him, so you prefer not to let people hold him, that it's for his own safety and your peace of mind. You can also say that he's in training and you don't want him to have any distractions. __________________ ..::* Mommy loves her little Mocha Latté *::..

10-02-2008, 11:09 AM	#5
missdeeliciouz YT Addict Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Jacksonville Posts: 279	Thankfully, I've never encountered someone who would just pick up someone's fur-baby without asking. Whenever someone asks, I'll tell them he's rather squirmy.. I definitely think asking first is the the polite thing to do when it comes to pets/talking to children, etc. __________________ Bobby RIP & Bentley

10-02-2008, 11:10 AM	#6
wookie Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 1,086	I would say to look at your surroundings when walking with your furbaby and if you see a lunatic person like that running to you, to scoop up your baby fast or go in front of your baby signaling to the eccentric person that they must go through you first before your baby. On a similar story, Wookie and I were walking where there was a fair the next block and a group of kids was fastly approaching us. Wookie is usually friendly but for some reason I didn't feel like having anyone pet him during that walk. So when one of the kids starts looking at Wookie, smiling, they asked me if they can pet him. I said "no, sorry, he's grouchy today". And on cue, Wookie to my amazement said "GGGGGRRRRRRR". I laughed in my head and told the kids, "see I told you so". lol

10-02-2008, 11:12 AM	#7
piptickle Love my Mika!!! Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Cheshire UK Posts: 2,430	We've had this happen to us too, except the man who picked Mika up was-I can't think of a nicer way to put it-mentally disabled. I feared if I made a fuss he might freak out or somethingSo I reached out to take Mika and said with a smile "I better take her, she might pee on you" he giggled and handed her over! PHEW! You have to be sooo careful as you never know how people might react when they've got your baby in their arms. __________________ YORKIE MUM TO MIKA 12 MONTHS OLD!!! MIKA & FLETCHER D.O.B. 03/17/08

10-02-2008, 11:43 AM	#8
goofypup Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Newfoundland, Canada Posts: 128	I tell everyone that she is too squirmy, and that she might fall. I have this one lady who works at a local store that when she sees me tries to take her from my hands....I say sorry you can't take....then she says..o its ok I know how to hold her, I have a dog of my own....I mean reall lady, what part of no don't you understand!! Anyway now I won't take her in there with my anymore __________________ Goofypup mom to Casey &Riley

10-02-2008, 11:49 AM	#9
Yorkiedaze My hairy-legged girls Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: lompoc, ca. Posts: 12,228	I love it when kids and adults want to hold or pet my girls when were out. The more the merrier ..........BUT NEVER EVER run in front of my bike when I have the girls in the basket, to stop me just so you can see and pet them. This happen once and I told the lady NEVER do that again........you could have caused me to wreck and hurt my girls and THEN I'd have to kick your @$$. Takes all kinds I guess. __________________ AZRAEL RAZAEL JILLI ANN

10-02-2008, 11:57 AM	#11
BobbyYorkie Donating YT Addict Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: california Posts: 629	I think its great that you let your baby socialize with other humans. I don't think you are overreacting though. Some people dont realize how fragile smaller dogs are. I would have done the same thing as you.

10-02-2008, 12:47 PM	#13
LoveMyJake I love Jackson too! Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 2,905	I usually just tell them not to pick them up because they are squirmy when they're excited. I will pick them up to show them, but I won't let anyone hold them. You never know when someone might drop them or even just take off with them. __________________ Selina, mommy to Jake and Jackson. RIP baby Lily Coming soon: Gracie

10-02-2008, 12:53 PM	#14
baileylouise Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Louisiana Posts: 240	I have not experienced this yet; but I am sure I would be the "don't touch my dog" person! I know people may think that is rude; but I am sorry! I know that Bailey is awfully squirmy and if someone would pick her up and drop her because of her squirming I would be very upset! I think people should look at puppies like babies.....if it is not yours.....don't touch it! Again, that sounds rude on my part but that is how I feel! I just don't think it is right and I agree with you totally! __________________ BaileyLouise's mom

10-02-2008, 01:02 PM	#15
Maxi My Little Man! Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: New York Posts: 2,189 Blog Entries: 1	You are not overreacting! There has been situations where crazy people picked the dogs up and steal them! I usually say please dont pick my dog, he doesnt like to be on anyone's arms except mine( it is true anyways) but you can pet him. __________________ Watch Maxi on Youtube! By purchasing pet store or other puppy mill puppies, you support the abuse of innocent animals!