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04-28-2012, 03:00 AM | #1 |
Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: NY
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| How do I say this nicely? There are a couple of little girls in our development who go to peoples' houses and ask to walk their dogs (we have a lot of small breed dogs around here). Some people have no problem letting them walk their dog around the development. They have come here a few times asking to walk Roxie. I am not comfortable with this. I know how challenging Roxie can be on a walk...especially if she sees a person or dog she doesn't like...she goes nuts! I wouldn't want these kids to panic and let go of her leash or, God forbid, get hurt. How can I kindly tell these girls "thanks, but no thanks" without hurting their feelings?
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04-28-2012, 03:14 AM | #2 |
Donating YT Addict Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Oakland County MI
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| say I appreciate the offer but I have a hard time walking her myself, and she is just not the greatest with strangers. I have had the same thing in my neighborhood with some girls that knocked on the door. Even though Lola does well, no one but myself, my DH and one adult trusted friend will ever take her for a walk without me. I myself have had the leash slip out of my hand when she suddenly sees something she would like to chase, can't take that chance with a kid
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04-28-2012, 03:36 AM | #3 |
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| I agree with Donna...that's a nice way of saying, thanks but no thanks. Let alone being afraid of Zhoie getting away, I've read some horrible stories where neighborhood or stray dogs not on a leash come from out of no where...and attack your dog before you even know it. That's my biggest fear in walking.
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04-28-2012, 03:38 AM | #4 |
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| I would say it just like you said it in the post.Maybe you could offer some petting time with her under your supervision? I would also tell the parents if you see them My question is... Why would the patents let their child go door to door anyway? Do they know where their children are and all the residences of your area? I may be paranoid ...
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04-28-2012, 03:45 AM | #5 |
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| Lil Sis - I'm with you on that one. Even in a small development like ours, I wouldn't let my children do such a thing either.
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04-28-2012, 04:15 AM | #6 |
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| Every summer the same 2 little girls come around and ask to walk Macy. I think they want to earn some extra money for something that day. I have no problem telling them......no, I am the only one that walks Macy. I don't come up with any excuse, I just tell them no. They have been coming around every summer right after school gets out for break for 3 years now.
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04-28-2012, 04:42 AM | #7 | |
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Also, if something should happen to your dog or even the girl's, this could be an Insurance issue.
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04-28-2012, 05:58 AM | #8 |
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| OMG I would be a nervous wreck.
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04-28-2012, 06:24 AM | #9 |
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| No way would I let someone I didn't know walk my dog! Some very good suggestions have already been given for a response. I just can't imagine how irresponsible it would be to let youngsters walk my dog. If they came upon a larger dog and ran into a dangerous situation that they could not handle I would hate to think about what could happen! They could get distracted by friends and loosen their hold on the leash and let your dog run off. Not a good idea at all. I surely understand why you feel uncomfortable allowing them to do it. |
04-28-2012, 07:23 AM | #10 |
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| I am sorry, but I would have NO problem with, smiling sweetly , "OH thank you! But no....she doesnt walk well with any one but me." |
04-28-2012, 07:41 AM | #11 |
Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Ohio
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| I agree with those who mentioned that it is best to tell it like it is but tell them you appreciate it. I doubt I would let my own children take on that responsibility. I wonder if their parents know they are offering this?
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04-28-2012, 07:46 AM | #12 |
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| I agree with everyone else. But I also dont get why the parents would let there kids go door to door alone. It sounds like trouble waiting to happen. When dog walkers come to my house I always say, "Thanks, but my favorite part of the day is alking Ralph." |
04-28-2012, 07:51 AM | #13 | |
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04-28-2012, 07:53 AM | #14 |
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| I wouldn't try to be nice about. Otherwise they'll keep asking. I don't care if two little kids think I'm mean. How old are they anyway? |
04-28-2012, 08:06 AM | #15 | |
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LOL! This made me giggle My mom is told me the same thing because my neighborhood dog walkers always come back, my mom is like be mean, who cares what they think. But I dont have the heart to be mean to anyone unless they make me really, really, really mad. | |
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