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I, personally, would never touch anyone's dog without asking first. I even advise my children to do that. I think everybody should want to know whether the pup (even a small, young one) is approachable or, for some reason, is not. When people would come at Lucy as a pup, I'd just swaddle her in my arms so that if anyone got too close they'd be rubbing my boob! Kept everybody at bay. And NO ONE should touch your purse. I had Lucy in a stroller recently and she was happy as a clam until a woman walked up and, without asking, tried to unzip the mesh lining. Lucy jumped at her. No harm but a little scare. IMHO, the lady got what she deserved. |
This is so true with yorkie babies and real babies! Luckily our few outtings I have only had a few people ask if they could pet my little Milo and they were all quick little scratches behind the ear and then they went on their way. With my infants I've had so many people come up and touch their face that I've had to be down right rude and say "what on earth makes you think it's ok to touch my newborn with your dirty hands without even asking?!" Ps: my hubby claims to not be a fan of little dogs but he adores my sisters yorkie and our little Milo <3 |
I never ask, but, I never approach/attempt to pet, either. If the animal approaches me, then I extend a proper greeting, but ONLY if I'm approached FIRST. I've always said... "Dogs know that you love them, weather you own them or not." On the other hand... I rarely take just one of my guys out. Sneakers (5yo M Alpha) always accompanies us, and like at PetSmart, I use a Shopping Basket for my guys. Just don't like them accessing the floor there....yuck ! Anyway, I don't have to tell someone not to pet ! If they even get close to my Females or Pup, Sneak will let them know they're out of line, and may leave them with a lingering reminder requiring a Band-Aid ! :eek: I try not to laugh, when I see someone snap their hand back as fast as they can, and only say "That's not a good idea" and move on. IF they are polite enough to ask to touch/pet... I have to pick one of my guys up and stand away from the Cart a little. Sneakers doesn't trust my judgment all that much, when it comes to someone else messing with "HIS" pack, and complains loudly. So, those instances are brief. :rolleyes: |
I really don't like it when people do that .. When Oscar was a pup and our first trip to Petco we walked in the door and the cashier was all gaga over him. Before i could even blink she bent down and scooped him up . He went crazy she almost dropped him , I grabbed him just in time.. To this day he will not let anyone approach when he is on the ground. |
We don't get out much, but I haven't had anyone try to touch Huey without asking first "is he friendly?" If I don't like the look of that person, I will say something like "he doesn't like to be touched", but if they look ok, I will say yes and let them pet. I think I, personally, put out a pretty strong "don't touch me" vibe (I have a really big personal bubble and become very uncomfortable when people get inside its radius uninvited), so I think that may be part of why they always seem to ask. I think I must start to sneer :angry:or get deer in the headlights :eek: eyes... |
Lol lol @Marcarter I'm going to have to get the sneer down! I HIGHLY doubt I will be letting anyone hold him even after his completely vaccinated(I hardly let my husband unless HE'S sitting down himself and he thinks I'm crazy for it :D). I may let ppl pet IF I like the look of them. would it be strange if I made them sanitize their hands first??? When my son was younger I always made people do this when they wanted to hold him. |
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I seldom take my babies out in public, for this very reason. People just can not resist squealing and wanting to pet and hold the "adorable little dog"! |
Have to say that I would expect people at a vet's office to want to touch any puppy. They are just so cute but I have never had anyone try to open one of my puppy purses or carriers. That takes a lot of nerve! It boarders on criminal behavior. That is your personal property. Of course no puppy that has not had all it's shots should be handled by strangers, except the vet and staff. All puppies are cute and many people love them but I really think the small breed pups need extra protection when out in public. They can be strong and energetic dogs but they are very vulnerable due to their size. |
I understand your concern. My puppy hasn't had all of her puppy shots as of yet. If someone wants to touch her, I just kindly say "She hasn't had all of her shots yet, so I prefer her not to be pet. Just safety precautions for her health". I also ask them if they have animals and are their animals up-to-day with shots... I don't bring her out unless shes in the car anyway. I am a up front person and by the look on my face, people always ask first. By the way, with a name like "Rasta" are you of Caribbean roots? :) |
@LittleMsCupcake Yes I am Caribbean(Jamaican to be specific;))! Alot of people don't know how I got his name or how it originates or is pronounced hehehe I'm glad you noticed :) |
GEE WHIZ !, I didn't realize how much trouble so many of you were having with people (attempted/unauthorized) handling of your guys ! :eek: I didn't realize how lucky I am, having an ill-tempered, possessive Dog like Sneakers :D I must admit though, that I do encourage/train my Males on several levels, to be defensive, so, I guess I can accept a little credit for it. :rolleyes: |
@ SWHouston I think Rasta is going to be a little possessive like Sneakers...my husband tried to give me a kiss while I was holding him and Rasta tried to paw my husband away :rofl28ib: |
Ian is very socialized with people and other dogs, but the other day one of my neighbors tried to pet him, and he snapped at her. I had never seen him do that before, to that extent. It happened so quickly, but I had him on a short leash. |
So weird to hear about some of you guys' dogs snapping at strangers. Luma has never snapped at me, my bf, any children, strangers...she gets easily excited and will whine if she sees a stranger, like.."PLEEEEASE PET ME!" She asks THEM to pet her. She has an extremely strong "sit stay" so I have her sit and they can pet her while she sits. Rosie has only touched the outside ground once or twice since I've had her. She's 7 months old. I usually carry her in a bag and people literally lose their minds and freak out over her. I don't like it since she's tiny, so I don't let them pet her. For her safety. I'd be afraid a little kid would hit her on the neck and kill her lol. |
I totally know what you mean. It's especially horrible when parents don't teach their kids to ask first. It's a good way for a kid to pet the wrong dog and get bit. I've had to tell a few kids "no" and a few times, they kept approaching anyways, despite me telling them "no touch." I am fairly amazed at how many adults think nothing of it either. I think the cute factor totally takes over and they just want to touch them because they are so small and adorable, compared to the avg dog...especially the puppies!! One of my dogs is friendly to everyone. The other one is scared to death of people outside of my family. He's not vicious or anything, nor will he approach people...but he may nip at someone if they approach him and try to pet him. If they let him approach them, he may sniff and give their hand a lick...but he does not want them to put their hand above his head to pet him. Don't ask me why...I know his former owner and she definitely didn't abuse him...and I for sure have never punished my dog. |
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