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margaritaville · 12-29-2009, 01:40 PM

Most of the time I don't mind people petting my dogs. I now have two so this doesn't work for me any more but when I used to take Bubba to pet smart, people would ask if they could pet him. I'd tell them, I wouldn't if I were you. He gets car sick and just threw up in the car and really smells bad. They would usually just so, oh and leave.

Cookie2 · 12-29-2009, 02:23 PM

I think I am truly going to use " She bites, be careful!"

I have never thought of saying something like that.

Gen

Darlene68 · 12-29-2009, 02:37 PM

I just wanted to add that I always ask the person if they mind before petting their dog! Never pet before permission

yorkielover916 · 12-29-2009, 02:56 PM

i usually don't take my dogs out b/c they are to big to go anywhere w/ me, I can't carry them around in my bag or anything like that. but when we go to petsmart or petco for dog food or what ever toy we are looking to get for them, my daughter who is 4 loves to pet the puppies. I have taught her that she needs to ask before she touches the dogs, mind you these dogs range in size from very small to very large she isn't afraid she just wants to be friendly, Its sad that some people assume that all childeren are the same and will just come up to the animal and grab it which ever way they want. Although thinking about it if that happened to me w/ my dog and some little kid came up to them picking them up which ever way or grabing them how ever I would tell them they bite or she doesnt like that, but I dont assume all kids are going to do that I don't mind when we do take out our dogs to the park I let the little kids touch my dogs. I just don't think all kids are evil... I have three of them.

mgrijalva15 · 12-29-2009, 03:09 PM

Tell them that your dog has the "H1N1 virus" lol

Jacksmom052709 · 12-29-2009, 05:17 PM

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Originally Posted by yorkiemama1986

I just tell em Laynee has DEADLY GAS and she does. I'm telling you she can stop a whole room dead in its tracks with her bottom. Lol. And it's like as soon as you touch her bottom. I think it's funny but i know its from her food. I gave her a bath today and as i scrubbed her bottom she farted on me!!!

LOL

Jack has gas too - for such a little guy - he really is very aromatic!

Britster · 12-29-2009, 05:25 PM

Agree with Chattiesmom

I don't have any issue with people petting Jackson as long as they are polite about it. He's shy with strangers but if I never allowed anyone to pet him, he'd be worse. It's good socialization for him and he's gotten much better with allowing strangers to pet him, slowly but surely. Most people are kind enough to ask me anyways, thankfully. I always tell them "he's shy, pet him under his chin, that's his favorite spot!" Jackson's more comfortable with putting your hand out, palm out and petting him under his chin than a hand coming straight down on top of his head.

PANAMA69 · 12-29-2009, 08:42 PM

I'm so thankful for my ex-neighbor I just to go gugugaga

every time I saw her yorkie, before I got mine, hubby wanted a big dog, it got to the point that when she saw us getting home she will run to us and welcome us, that change hubby's heart, now we have three they get a lot of attention,specially if they are in the stroller lol, I let people pet them and kids, I just don't let go off the leash, and to kids I just tell them be gentle, I had a bad experience with Phoebe as a pup with a small child picking her up by the ears, but I will now monitor the kids better and , very close and it make so happy to see their happy face that my dogs bring to them, specially to older people, I just don't care much when people take pictures of them with out asking and is because I don't want them to use my pictures to scam anyone

, but I think that is why my girls are very sociable and loving towards people, and other animals

MorkieMomii · 12-31-2009, 01:34 PM

Wow thanks everyone, so many great ideas and hilarious answers. Came back on to check the replies today and wasn't expecting to be so entertained!

The eating the fingers one, and the gas and H1N1...Omg too fun. I can't remember them all but I am going to go back and right them down...

And the comments about letting people pet our dogs and it becoming a teaching experience... I agree that would be nice to do and if you can do it good for you guys. I have big germ issues and just can't.

I see peoples hands approaching and think...they just touch money, came out of a public bathroom, licked there fingers as their ice cream drips and now they are petting my sweet pea that lays on my pillow at night...and i nuzzle my face in her fur too...Now my face has been in that public bathroom who knows where, rubbed all over that money and the person with the ice cream might as well of just given me a big'ol lick across my cheek.

If someone touches my dog without fresh clean hands I would have to bath her and she hates her once a week bath as it is, any more wouldn't fair to her.

Anyway I love all the help, thanks again everyone!

And HAVE A GREAT NEW YEAR!!

JeanieK · 12-31-2009, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by MorkieMomii

Wow thanks everyone, so many great ideas and hilarious answers. Came back on to check the replies today and wasn't expecting to be so entertained!

The eating the fingers one, and the gas and H1N1...Omg too fun. I can't remember them all but I am going to go back and right them down...

And the comments about letting people pet our dogs and it becoming a teaching experience... I agree that would be nice to do and if you can do it good for you guys. I have big germ issues and just can't.

I see peoples hands approaching and think...they just touch money, came out of a public bathroom, licked there fingers as their ice cream drips and now they are petting my sweet pea that lays on my pillow at night...and i nuzzle my face in her fur too...Now my face has been in that public bathroom who knows where, rubbed all over that money and the person with the ice cream might as well of just given me a big'ol lick across my cheek.

If someone touches my dog without fresh clean hands I would have to bath her and she hates her once a week bath as it is, any more wouldn't fair to her.

Anyway I love all the help, thanks again everyone!

And HAVE A GREAT NEW YEAR!!

And your dog just licked it's butt and walked on the ground where it peed and pooped. Surely you are not serious.

LondonsMom · 12-31-2009, 03:34 PM

I don't usually mind if someone asks FIRST! What I can't stand is when people see London and think she's a Chihuahua (sp?) WHAT IN THE WORLD! Kids have actually come out their front door and yelled, "That's a cute Chihuahua" HUH???
One man pulled his truck up to the curb and said " I thought you were walking a squirrel." That was kind of funny.

If someone tries to pick her up or pet her without asking I just pick her up quickly.
Now, my daughter really HATES it when any stranger touches her dog and she says "don't touch my dog". She sounds very rude, but, hey, it's her dog.
And, really, Rory doesn't like strangers anyway so it's not like she is inviting them to pet her.
London, on the other hand, LOVES everyone (except my husband for some reason) and doesn't mind being petted. I find that unusual for a puppy mill/shelter dog but she is very curious and friendly.
I love these threads! It's so nice to know there are other crazy dog people!

bellanares · 12-31-2009, 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by mgrijalva15

Tell them that your dog has the "H1N1 virus" lol

lol YES! Swin flu!

Miss Behavin · 12-31-2009, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by JeanieK

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

Was thinking the same. I took the OP's question to mean when she brings the dog out in public. If a dog bites, even if it has been startled/scared, and causes injury, the dog can be declared vicious and subsequently put down. If you don't want the dog pet, best leave her at home.

Miss Behavin · 12-31-2009, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by JeanieK

And your dog just licked it's butt and walked on the ground where it peed and pooped. Surely you are not serious.

Seriously

Clean, fresh hands or she needs a full bath? Perhaps it's better she stay in the house.

Also, Pippi doesn't understand kids. When they come up to me, she gets close to me and I tell the kid, 'gentle, gentle... put your hand out for her to smell'. After this, they can scratch her head

Miss Behavin · 12-31-2009, 05:40 PM

Forgot to add - if the dog is out in public and bites (for whatever reason), a lawsuit (civil suit) may be filed. Saw this first-hand at guess where? The dog park. A kid was being rough to a large dog and in turn, got snapped. The dog will be declared as vicious (Google Joe Namath's trouble happening b/w the UPS man and his yellow lab).

Not saying I agree, but some people are just litigious.

12-29-2009, 01:40 PM	#46
margaritaville Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: west long branch, n.j. Posts: 4,457	Most of the time I don't mind people petting my dogs. I now have two so this doesn't work for me any more but when I used to take Bubba to pet smart, people would ask if they could pet him. I'd tell them, I wouldn't if I were you. He gets car sick and just threw up in the car and really smells bad. They would usually just so, oh and leave. __________________ Joan, Bubba and Sissy-BEWARE OF PUPPY MILLS breathe in, breathe out, move on -jb

12-29-2009, 02:37 PM	#48
Darlene68 Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 4,923	I just wanted to add that I always ask the person if they mind before petting their dog! Never pet before permission __________________ Darlene Bailey Blu & Jesse Bee

12-29-2009, 02:56 PM	#49
yorkielover916 Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: San Antonio, TX, USA Posts: 238 Blog Entries: 1	i usually don't take my dogs out b/c they are to big to go anywhere w/ me, I can't carry them around in my bag or anything like that. but when we go to petsmart or petco for dog food or what ever toy we are looking to get for them, my daughter who is 4 loves to pet the puppies. I have taught her that she needs to ask before she touches the dogs, mind you these dogs range in size from very small to very large she isn't afraid she just wants to be friendly, Its sad that some people assume that all childeren are the same and will just come up to the animal and grab it which ever way they want. Although thinking about it if that happened to me w/ my dog and some little kid came up to them picking them up which ever way or grabing them how ever I would tell them they bite or she doesnt like that, but I dont assume all kids are going to do that I don't mind when we do take out our dogs to the park I let the little kids touch my dogs. I just don't think all kids are evil... I have three of them. __________________ Carla & Jasper R.I.P. JoJo

12-29-2009, 05:25 PM	#52
Britster Action Jackson ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 17,815	Agree with Chattiesmom I don't have any issue with people petting Jackson as long as they are polite about it. He's shy with strangers but if I never allowed anyone to pet him, he'd be worse. It's good socialization for him and he's gotten much better with allowing strangers to pet him, slowly but surely. Most people are kind enough to ask me anyways, thankfully. I always tell them "he's shy, pet him under his chin, that's his favorite spot!" Jackson's more comfortable with putting your hand out, palm out and petting him under his chin than a hand coming straight down on top of his head. __________________ ~ Brit & Lights! Camera! Jackson! CGC ETD TKP ~ Follow Jackson on Instagram: https://instagram.com/jacksontheterrier

12-29-2009, 08:42 PM	#53
PANAMA69 Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: ~~YorkieWorld~~ Posts: 8,428	I'm so thankful for my ex-neighbor I just to go gugugaga every time I saw her yorkie, before I got mine, hubby wanted a big dog, it got to the point that when she saw us getting home she will run to us and welcome us, that change hubby's heart, now we have three they get a lot of attention,specially if they are in the stroller lol, I let people pet them and kids, I just don't let go off the leash, and to kids I just tell them be gentle, I had a bad experience with Phoebe as a pup with a small child picking her up by the ears, but I will now monitor the kids better and , very close and it make so happy to see their happy face that my dogs bring to them, specially to older people, I just don't care much when people take pictures of them with out asking and is because I don't want them to use my pictures to scam anyone, but I think that is why my girls are very sociable and loving towards people, and other animals __________________

12-29-2009, 02:23 PM	#47
Cookie2 Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 1,568	I think I am truly going to use " She bites, be careful!" I have never thought of saying something like that. Gen

12-29-2009, 03:09 PM	#50
mgrijalva15 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL Posts: 93	Tell them that your dog has the "H1N1 virus" lol

12-31-2009, 01:34 PM	#54
MorkieMomii Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: BC, Canada Posts: 225	Wow thanks everyone, so many great ideas and hilarious answers. Came back on to check the replies today and wasn't expecting to be so entertained! The eating the fingers one, and the gas and H1N1...Omg too fun. I can't remember them all but I am going to go back and right them down... And the comments about letting people pet our dogs and it becoming a teaching experience... I agree that would be nice to do and if you can do it good for you guys. I have big germ issues and just can't. I see peoples hands approaching and think...they just touch money, came out of a public bathroom, licked there fingers as their ice cream drips and now they are petting my sweet pea that lays on my pillow at night...and i nuzzle my face in her fur too...Now my face has been in that public bathroom who knows where, rubbed all over that money and the person with the ice cream might as well of just given me a big'ol lick across my cheek. If someone touches my dog without fresh clean hands I would have to bath her and she hates her once a week bath as it is, any more wouldn't fair to her. Anyway I love all the help, thanks again everyone! And HAVE A GREAT NEW YEAR!! __________________ Mary

12-31-2009, 03:34 PM	#56
LondonsMom Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Indiana Posts: 26	I don't usually mind if someone asks FIRST! What I can't stand is when people see London and think she's a Chihuahua (sp?) WHAT IN THE WORLD! Kids have actually come out their front door and yelled, "That's a cute Chihuahua" HUH??? One man pulled his truck up to the curb and said " I thought you were walking a squirrel." That was kind of funny. If someone tries to pick her up or pet her without asking I just pick her up quickly. Now, my daughter really HATES it when any stranger touches her dog and she says "don't touch my dog". She sounds very rude, but, hey, it's her dog. And, really, Rory doesn't like strangers anyway so it's not like she is inviting them to pet her. London, on the other hand, LOVES everyone (except my husband for some reason) and doesn't mind being petted. I find that unusual for a puppy mill/shelter dog but she is very curious and friendly. I love these threads! It's so nice to know there are other crazy dog people! Last edited by LondonsMom; 12-31-2009 at 03:36 PM.

12-31-2009, 05:40 PM	#60
Miss Behavin BANNED! Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bal Harbour, Florida Posts: 126	Forgot to add - if the dog is out in public and bites (for whatever reason), a lawsuit (civil suit) may be filed. Saw this first-hand at guess where? The dog park. A kid was being rough to a large dog and in turn, got snapped. The dog will be declared as vicious (Google Joe Namath's trouble happening b/w the UPS man and his yellow lab). Not saying I agree, but some people are just litigious.