is it ok for other people to pick up your dog without asking at the dog park? - Page 4 - YorkieTalk.com Forums

livingdustmops · 04-09-2010, 06:07 PM

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Originally Posted by yorkiepuppie

LOL!!! for sure

i would probably hop on my back legs too hoping he would pick me up as well.

DvlshAngel985 · 04-09-2010, 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by livingdustmops

Are you sure he'd want to pick up something hairy???

Britster · 04-09-2010, 06:10 PM

No way. I've seen people try it at the dog park a few times... it's different if you KNOW the person but it's really odd to pick up someone's dog you don't know. Luckily, Jackson's a bigger boy but I know his Yorkie friends Bandit and Nala get the "strangers wanting to pick them up" more often and it's just irritating.

ArmaniMan · 04-09-2010, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Britster

No way. I've seen people try it at the dog park a few times... it's different if you KNOW the person but it's really odd to pick up someone's dog you don't know. Luckily, Jackson's a bigger boy but I know his Yorkie friends Bandit and Nala get the "strangers wanting to pick them up" more often and it's just irritating.

Well I dont care if Jacksons a bigger boy or not... I would snatch that cute little face up in a second if I had the chance....

Britster · 04-09-2010, 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by ArmaniMan

Well I dont care if Jacksons a bigger boy or not... I would snatch that cute little face up in a second if I had the chance....

Hehe, well I take that back, I think 1 person tried and he ran away (smart boy!) so... but most wanna pick up the smaller dogs for obvious reasons haha! A 16lb dog is not as easy to hold as a 5lb dog for sure!

The dog park is for the dogs to enjoy themselves, ya know?! Let them run around and have fun!

ziggy925 · 04-09-2010, 10:22 PM

It happened to me for the first time yesterday in a bar. I hated it, but didn't say anything as the guy picked him up properly and held him correctly. But, I definitely won't let it happen again. I just though the guy was going to pet him and was kinda in shock when it happened.

bfforever · 04-09-2010, 10:58 PM

...when is it ok? NEVER.

Jennxling · 04-09-2010, 11:39 PM

I have the SAME EXACT problem!! It bugs me SO MUCH! I don't understand why people don't realize it's RUDE to pick up other people's dog without permission. I noticed you live in San Jose. which dog park do you go to? I go to the one on Camden and Reed st.

Sookie · 04-10-2010, 06:18 AM

Nope, not ok.

2girls · 04-10-2010, 06:41 AM

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Originally Posted by LDandPasquale

Absolutely Positively NO!! I remember when i first got Pasquale some lady ran up to us and picked Pasquale up without permission (i think i even posted something about this on YT). Anyways, Pasquale is so squirmy...I caught him before he hit the ground..i was SO furious!

Now i just tell everyone "oh no no...you dont want to hold him...he pee's on people cause he gets so excited". You should see how fast people back away

Lola did tinkle on a stranger who picked her up, I felt awfull! I think it was her way of saying "down please"!

bettyeanne · 04-10-2010, 07:01 AM

Absolutely not!!

Not only at a dog park, but anywhere! Heck, I wouldn't approach someone's pet without asking if they mind.

yorkiepuppie · 04-11-2010, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Jennxling

I have the SAME EXACT problem!! It bugs me SO MUCH! I don't understand why people don't realize it's RUDE to pick up other people's dog without permission. I noticed you live in San Jose. which dog park do you go to? I go to the one on Camden and Reed st.

we started going to the butcher park, it's really nice there. i like it better than the one on reed st. you should check it out.

kjcmsw · 04-11-2010, 09:03 PM

When people approach and want to handle my dog and (at least have the good sense to ask) if she bites. I just say "yes". (she hasn't bitten any one to date nor shown any indication she would, but in the end she's a dog and any dog could bite) That usually backs them off, but I have met people with babies in those little front chest carriers lean over to pet my dog and their baby's face falls within an inch of my dog's nose. And they do it so fast it's hard to stop them. I discourage strangers, particularly children and sudden movements on their part just because I'd hate for something to happen, as we've all heard, "they never bit anyone before..." statement ...right after their dog bit someone (for the first time).

kjcmsw · 04-11-2010, 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by ziggy925

It happened to me for the first time yesterday in a bar. I hated it, but didn't say anything as the guy picked him up properly and held him correctly. But, I definitely won't let it happen again. I just though the guy was going to pet him and was kinda in shock when it happened.

Who was the designated driver??!

Princes mom · 04-11-2010, 11:46 PM

Absolutely not, and you may want to be careful going to dog parks...think about it.

04-09-2010, 06:10 PM	#48
Britster Action Jackson ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 17,815	No way. I've seen people try it at the dog park a few times... it's different if you KNOW the person but it's really odd to pick up someone's dog you don't know. Luckily, Jackson's a bigger boy but I know his Yorkie friends Bandit and Nala get the "strangers wanting to pick them up" more often and it's just irritating. __________________ ~ Brit & Lights! Camera! Jackson! CGC ETD TKP ~ Follow Jackson on Instagram: https://instagram.com/jacksontheterrier

04-09-2010, 10:58 PM	#52
bfforever Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 171	...when is it ok? NEVER. __________________ I still miss my doggies, but now I have Frankie

04-09-2010, 11:39 PM	#53
Jennxling YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: ~CA~ Posts: 1,637	I have the SAME EXACT problem!! It bugs me SO MUCH! I don't understand why people don't realize it's RUDE to pick up other people's dog without permission. I noticed you live in San Jose. which dog park do you go to? I go to the one on Camden and Reed st. __________________ Jen, Carmel Bo & Emma Lynn I knew nothing about love until I met my yorkies!

04-10-2010, 06:18 AM	#54
Sookie My Four Sweet Babies Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: South Jersey near Philadelphia Posts: 5,452	Nope, not ok. __________________ I LOVE MY BABIES

04-10-2010, 07:01 AM	#56
bettyeanne Donating YT 7000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Alabama, etc. Posts: 9,031	Absolutely not!! Not only at a dog park, but anywhere! Heck, I wouldn't approach someone's pet without asking if they mind. __________________ Toto's Mom - http://www.dogster.com/?206581 Yorkie Rescue Colorado - http://www.yorkierescuecolorado.com/ "The difference between genius and stupidity is that genius has limits." -- Albert Einstein

04-09-2010, 10:22 PM	#51
ziggy925 YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Aspen, CO, US Posts: 544	It happened to me for the first time yesterday in a bar. I hated it, but didn't say anything as the guy picked him up properly and held him correctly. But, I definitely won't let it happen again. I just though the guy was going to pet him and was kinda in shock when it happened.

04-11-2010, 09:03 PM	#58
kjcmsw YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Washington Posts: 837	When people approach and want to handle my dog and (at least have the good sense to ask) if she bites. I just say "yes". (she hasn't bitten any one to date nor shown any indication she would, but in the end she's a dog and any dog could bite) That usually backs them off, but I have met people with babies in those little front chest carriers lean over to pet my dog and their baby's face falls within an inch of my dog's nose. And they do it so fast it's hard to stop them. I discourage strangers, particularly children and sudden movements on their part just because I'd hate for something to happen, as we've all heard, "they never bit anyone before..." statement ...right after their dog bit someone (for the first time).

04-11-2010, 11:46 PM	#60
Princes mom YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Georgia Posts: 4,566	Absolutely not, and you may want to be careful going to dog parks...think about it. __________________ Prince, rest in peace. We miss you and love you so much.