Strangers comments while walking

[cherri]

I think the one I really can't stand is:

"How much did you pay?"

Whaaat? It's awkward. Makes me think they're scoping me out so they can nab my little Yorkie and run. What does it matter how much I paid? You know where craigslist.com and petfinder.com are, go find prices out for yourself . . .

I always tell them she was a gift from my boyfriend.

[Rachael1983]

I get the teacup question and lots of oh he'd cute comments. Last week a guy at the park says I can tell you take care of your dogand that he just not an accessory. That was an awesome compliment.

[Doodlebug]

I just thought of something else....several people have said "I wish I was your dog" or "when I die I want to come back as one of your dogs". LOL

[RachelandSadie]

Originally Posted by DvlshAngel985

It happens! I get the "oh she's so cute" when he's obviously a he; "what is it?" not rude at all right? And when I'm taking him to a new place, like an outdoor shopping area that allows dogs, I go really early when there are less people. He's shy, and I take him out to get him exposed to new things. I choose early because it's quiet compared to later in the day, but not too quiet that there aren't people and new noises he hasn't experienced yet.

He pulls insanely hard when he's scared. He tries to hide in every nook and cranny he can find, so it makes for quite the sight. I get so much criticism from people who don't know this is part of his training. I walk and if he pulls I stop, he must heel and look at me for direction before we proceed. He'll do what he knows to do, but he shakes really hard while doing it.
The whole time I'm working with him, people come up to lecture me. "He's cold, why didn't you bring a sweater for him?" "Can't you see he wants you to pick him up? What a bit*ch!" I'm not kidding on the last one.
There are some people who stop and talk to me, and allow me to explain that it's training. They cooperate and pet him on his chest and help make him feel at ease.

i hear ya. i get oh he's so cute for Sadie who is decked out in all pink harness and leash and collar and usually has a pink bow or dress on. and the same for SHE's so pretty for a boy in all blue and boy stuff. ahhh people. but then i do it everyday to someone because it's hard to tell if they don't have dresses or color coded leashes

as for training. Sadie is still in walk training. i do not allow her to greet if she's too excited. i will walk away as many times as it takes for her to walk up to the person calmly and greet without barking or freaking out. people don't understand this and just get in the way when i'm working with her. so aggrivating. i also force her to heal and wait for me or else we stop and stand still. it's a privaledge to walk beside me and pulling just makes everything stop again. she's learning, but it's hard when everyone on the sidewalks wants to ask questions or get involved. even DH gets sick of me training Sadie and wants to just walk. but she has to learn somehow.

[AngieC]

I have had people stop their car and say... "What the f.... are you walking your dog in this heat for?" Mind you it was morning and neither one of my dogs were panting...

A few days ago some old man stopped and said basically the same thing to me, and I was infuriated so I leaned over and said to him, "What's it any of your Da** business?" and kept walking. Then the old guy said, "Man aren't we a Bi*** today..." I then said, "Takes one to know one mister" still I keep on walking TRYING to mind my own business. Then the old man said... "You try to tell people that they need to keep there dog in the house when its hot and they bite your head off." I then said to the man.. "Look I didn't ask your opinion on ANYTHING and second YOU are the one who dropped the f bomb on me. So naturally I am going to be just as nasty back to you as you are to me... Especially when I NEVER asked for your opinion on the weather or if you thought I should take my dogs home, so PLEASE leave and let me be." He then acted like he was going to stop his car and get out, I was walking the whole time not even stoping to talk to the man. I then picked up my pace a little. I then reached into my pocket for my cell phone I then took it out and said to the man, "Don't try anything funny mister, I have someone down the road here that will be more then willing to come get me, Oh and I also have NO PROBLEM calling 911 on you." The man then said "Thats the last time I ever help someone" I laughed and said "The next time you better WAIT till someone comes and ASKES for your help, or opinion!! "

The scary think abot all this is I live in the country, so the jerks are all over the place... UGHNESS

[RachelandSadie]

Originally Posted by Denzilla

Strangest comment/question I ever got....I swear I'm not making this up...Toby and I were walking into Petsmart and this lady says," I've never seen someone walk a cat on a leash. What kind of cat is that?

OH DEAR GOODNESS!!!

[RachelandSadie]

Originally Posted by Maximo

Most people on YT who own strollers or carriers do not use them to the exclusion of walking their dogs. There are times when the stroller or carrier is convenient and safer, for instance, when the dog has had enough walking or is at a crowded event and risks getting stepped on. Strollers make a nice resting place and refuge from the sun on a long outing.

i keep telling my mom when she complains about how i'm going to have two yorkies (well one silky) and children how i'm going to handle it all. i simply say...well i'll put em' all in one big double stroller and have a ball.

[paris pancake]

yes, the one about carrying them kills me, they have legs people. To make it even funnier my Yorkie is very independent and prefers to walk so when people say that I realize they are clueless. Some people watch to much tv

[allyboo]

Generally, I only really get good comments "she's so cute!" is the most common one, but often people will talk between themselves as we walk by, comments like "awww, look at the little dog!", "I want one of those!", that kind of thing.

The amusing one that sticks in my mind is when I was walking Milly to the grooming parlour for her 5-weekly session, and walked past a lady with an absolutely beautiful rough collie. I commented on how well-groomed she was, and the lady replied "Yours could do with a bit of a tidy up, you should take her to **name of my grooming parlour**".
Nice to know Milly's parlour comes so highly recommended!

[diane boden]

I have occassionally had some-one tell me to let mine walk when I am carrying, the reason? I was carrying Rosie who was then a pup, out walking with Alfie [10 months older], so obviously she couldnot keep up or walk as far.
I did once pass 3 guys sitting waiting to be picked up for work, and one asked why they were walking as weren't they only for carrying around in a purse????
My awnser, no they're dogs, they need walking too.

[Bino n Lulu Luv]

Originally Posted by Doodlebug

1. " They need to walk". - After they had walked 30 minutes and were tired. I put them in the stroller so I could walk faster and get a workout for myself.

2. "I see you got a LAZY ONE there". - After Teddy got his luxating patella diagnosis I let him ride in the stroller when he is tired walking. I responded by saying "he's crippled". I think I embarassed the guy.

Annoying.

NICE ONE!! LOL! I'm sure he felt two feet tall!

[Doodlebug]

Originally Posted by Bino n Lulu Luv

NICE ONE!! LOL! I'm sure he felt two feet tall!

yeah, he slinked away with his head down. lol