Your best line to keep peoples hands off your dog!

[capt_noonie]

Originally Posted by DvlshAngel985

This is the one that I use. Unfortunately, it's not far from the truth. Kaji is for the most part scared of everything. When he gets scared he pees. He's getting better and doesn't do it often. This is my usual line:
"He's scared of people and when he's scared he squirts. It's up to you."

Hey remember when I ignored those kids and they're like "oh let's get the next one" I totally did not notice those kids, oops!

[Reese1]

I'm surprised at how many parents let young children run up to strange dogs to pet them. I would never assume a dog is friendly, healthy, etc...
I get so nervous when kids rush towards our three. The two little ones get scared to death and I'm always afraid they will bite out of fear!
So that's what I usually say, "they might bite"!
Poor Crosley though, LOVES kids and wants the attention!

[YorkieMom55]

Originally Posted by mizzwanned

haha If there's someone that I don't want touching my dog I always say 'Oh she bites, or he bites' and that always makes them back up.

That's what we say. It really slows them down. I don't want anyone touching them unless I say so. They are dogs, they have teeth, they can bite!

[ritzydaisy]

These are some great answers! I love YorkieTalk!

I find that many times people will approach saying, "Does he/she bite," as they reach out to pet. Maybe it is not good to tell hem they bite because we want to have our pups accepted in stores, etc. So I will usually respond with, "Well, I wouldn't put MY hand up there"!! (with a little twinkle in your eye) They stop and look puzzled not knowing if you are really serious!

Say something to catch them off guard. "Do you need to wash your hands first"??? Or you could hand them a baby wipe and tell them, "That's the rules."

Little children want to come up and grab your pup. I tell them her name and that they can't pet her, but they can wave and say hello. (This works great for real little kids)

[ArmaniMan]

Originally Posted by DvlshAngel985

This is the one that I use. Unfortunately, it's not far from the truth. Kaji is for the most part scared of everything. When he gets scared he pees. He's getting better and doesn't do it often. This is my usual line:
"He's scared of people and when he's scared he squirts. It's up to you."

Haha.... same here with my guy... I tell people I dont want them to get peed on and they usually get grossed out and walk away

[Nico29]

Originally Posted by ritzydaisy

These are some great answers! I love YorkieTalk!



Say something to catch them off guard. "Do you need to wash your hands first"??? Or you could hand them a baby wipe and tell them, "That's the rules."

Little children want to come up and grab your pup. I tell them her name and that they can't pet her, but they can wave and say hello. (This works great for real little kids)

I tell them to just wave and say hello too. I love the idea about telling them to wash their hands first. Great suggestion! That will definitely discourage them.

[jeanm1963]

I have said , ohh honey Im sorry she doesnt like kids!! Which honestly isnt to far from the truth!! She has not been exposed to little little kids to often and thier quick movements scare the heck out of her expecially when then are reaching quickly at her and , she did bite one!! well a little nip, just enough to let the kid now DONT reach at my face!!

[JeanieK]

I have never felt the need to tell people to keep their hands off my dog.

[chattiesmom]

Originally Posted by JeanieK

I have never felt the need to tell people to keep their hands off my dog.

Exactly. When I have my dogs out in public I try my hardest to make them available for petting, and use every opportunity to educate people about yorkies. However I do tell people that my dogs bite -- If they have teeth, they will bite -- under the right circumstances. With small children I take a few minutes to give a mini lesson in respect - in order to do that I must first show respect to them..... so I squat down and tell them that they are welcome to pet my "cute little doggie" BUT they must follow rules -- they have to use two fingers and only pet "there" and I show them where I want them to pet. If they get too rough, I will first ask them to be a bit more gentle OR simply stand up and walk away.

What I have found is that using this technique takes away the unruly excitement about seeing the dogs and replaces it with an respectful excitement.

When there is a situation where I absolutely DON'T want my dogs touched, I simply pick them up and move away.

[Denzilla]

I typically don't mind if someone just wants to pet Toby. If it's a child that appears well behaved I will tell them to be gentle because he's little and they could hurt him.If it's a child that is obviously a brat I just tell them no.
Years ago my wife and I lived next door to a lady that had a sweet little girl named Sara with downs syndrome that loved to pet our mixed terrier Buddy.I think at first Buddy could sense something was wrong with her and was a little tense but was still a little gentleman.Over time however he grew to love Sara and I think he really missed her after we moved.Man I miss that little fella.

[shamrocks]

Originally Posted by JeanieK

I have never felt the need to tell people to keep their hands off my dog.

I have to agree. I have kids and I know how appealing a animal can be to children. As long as I am in control of the situation I do not have a problem letting people touch Caoimhe. I do think that you have to know your dogs personality Caoimhe loves people but if she is approached by someone that is acting very excited she will pee. So you might walk away with pee on you after you pet her.

[chachi]

Originally Posted by JeanieK

I have never felt the need to tell people to keep their hands off my dog.

I used to agree before a kid kicked my Jewels who is already nervous around kids. Now I dont just let anyone pet them

[RoscoesMommy42]

Originally Posted by chattiesmom

Exactly. When I have my dogs out in public I try my hardest to make them available for petting, and use every opportunity to educate people about yorkies. However I do tell people that my dogs bite -- If they have teeth, they will bite -- under the right circumstances. With small children I take a few minutes to give a mini lesson in respect - in order to do that I must first show respect to them..... so I squat down and tell them that they are welcome to pet my "cute little doggie" BUT they must follow rules -- they have to use two fingers and only pet "there" and I show them where I want them to pet. If they get too rough, I will first ask them to be a bit more gentle OR simply stand up and walk away.

What I have found is that using this technique takes away the unruly excitement about seeing the dogs and replaces it with an respectful excitement.

When there is a situation where I absolutely DON'T want my dogs touched, I simply pick them up and move away.

I REALLY like this answer.

I don't mind people petting my babies. But Bentley gets nervous when little kids rush up to him and I am afraid he might nip. He is used to kids since I have 2 small children, but for some reason other small children make him nervous at first. I guess if something that much bigger than me ran up on me like that I would bite too though!

[ReesiesDad]

Reesie's buddy is Cindy, a Border Collie, and she's very protective and very gentle with Reesie. If someone gets too close to Reesie she's right there with teeth. I just say, 'You're gonna lose that hand in a second...'

[Darlene68]

I'm one of those people who loves to pet peoples dogs, lol! If I'm out and I see someone with a little dog that I think is cute, I will have to stop and pet them! Just yesterday I was in WalMart and a lady had a long haired Chihuahua puppy, of course I had to go up to her and give the little guy a rub under it's chin, soooo cute! I didn't think dogs were allowed in the mall, the lady with the Chi said it was fine as long as you kept them in your arms..I will be taking Bailey to the mall soon, and I'm sure there will be lots of people wanting to pet him, if they are gentle I'm usually fine with it