giving treats to someone else's dogs

[browniesmom622]

If you were my Neighbor you would have gotten your head ripped off! lol Not only are my boys on a strict diet but Brownie has severe allergies & you would have killed him Literally!!
BUt my dogs are also never outside alone.

[JenniferLeigh]

I would definatly have a chat with them first. I was walking with a woman who lives along our local offleash dog park. She has a golden retriever, and people are ALWAYS given him treats through the fence, she gets annoyed because now he has a bad habit of bugging random people for treats when she takes him for walks.

[SillyStrawberry]

I think it is nice to want to give treats. I generally let people if they ask or if I am nearby and can see what it is they want to treat with. But It bothers me when people give my baby treats without asking. Just because I know what she has eaten and what I am allowing or not or if she is about to have a meal and I don't want it spoiled, etc....

But if they don't mind...by all means, treat away!

[MauiGirl]

Giving treats is always fun, especially for kids. I agree that the owner needs to be aware and give permission for any feeding.

As far as my dogs, I wish I could train them to only accept food from me or my family. I'm really paranoid about someone trying to poison my pets by passing them a tainted "treat" thru the fence. I never let them out of site when outside.

I also agree that children need to be taught to stand back and ask owners permission before approaching or petting their dogs, for the safety of both.

[chachi]

I would ask 1st. I have had a neighbor give mine bones without asking first and I was mad