Why do you let your dog approach and/or sniff/slobber on me?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:My dog is making friends with you. She's inhaling your scent and will remember you, probably for life. When I am walking her, if she hears a kid crying because they fell off their bike, she tries to bring me over to that part of the sidewalk even if we have to cross the street - she wants to go check on the kid and make sure they're okay and help them feel better. She - in her mind - is protecting her neighbors.

If you were allergic to bees, got stung by one, and were laying on the ground, she would go all Lassie on your ass and sniff you, recognize you as a friend, assess you were having a problem, come get me, and herd me to you (she's not a herding dog).

I think this kind of thing is great. I encourage it. If you tell me you or your child are afraid of dogs, I will make her sit and be calm so you can pet her without worrying. I love getting kids over their fear of dogs through my dog. (And if you're allergic, she has hair, not fur, so she's the hypoallergenic type).

i try for my dog to be a dog ambassador with little kids, too. (an ambassadog, if you will.) most kids seem delighted, as do their parents.

+1!! so many children have parents like the OP who hate dogs. Those children are genuinely curious about dogs and want to meet my friendly little dog. He's well trained so I allow them to pet him. He loves children and wants to be near them! Ambassadog!

You are missing the point. It's fine if the kid (with dog owner's permission) walks UP to the dog. IT's NOT fine for your dog to come up to a person without their permission.

[Anonymous]

I have a Rottweiler/Doberman mix (rescue) who is fearful. Unlike with some breeds, this manifests itself sometimes in a barking, grolwing, snapping mess. It amazes me how many parents let their kids run up to him. Yes, he's pretty, and calm. Until your toddler charges him, and he erupts.....and the kids keep coming and the parents do nothing. Yikes. Scares the $*%& out of me.

Fortunately he settles down quickly (and doesn't bite), but why would someone do that?

[Anonymous]

oy, really - this again? again, guys?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I'm so sorry. Next time I'll kick my dog in the head when she accidentally sniffs you. Will that satisfy you?

Maybe just hold the leash closer to your body so the dog doesn't slobber on my baby's face.

Do you bring your baby out in public when your baby has a head cold? Lots of people do. Bet that kid is doing more damage than the dog slobber. Just sayin'

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I have a Rottweiler/Doberman mix (rescue) who is fearful. Unlike with some breeds, this manifests itself sometimes in a barking, grolwing, snapping mess. It amazes me how many parents let their kids run up to him. Yes, he's pretty, and calm. Until your toddler charges him, and he erupts.....and the kids keep coming and the parents do nothing. Yikes. Scares the $*%& out of me.

Fortunately he settles down quickly (and doesn't bite), but why would someone do that?

I agree 100% Then they consider it your fault for having a dog that's fearful and acts aggressively. Why their child was only trying to be friendly...

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I'm so sorry. Next time I'll kick my dog in the head when she accidentally sniffs you. Will that satisfy you?

Maybe just hold the leash closer to your body so the dog doesn't slobber on my baby's face.

Do you bring your baby out in public when your baby has a head cold? Lots of people do. Bet that kid is doing more damage than the dog slobber. Just sayin'

I don't like when people bring their sick kids (or selves) in public, either. But dogs are not people. You don't get to decide what constitutes "damage" to a person. Your dog, your responsibility, period. Your dog is no one else's burden.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I'm so sorry. Next time I'll kick my dog in the head when she accidentally sniffs you. Will that satisfy you?

Maybe just hold the leash closer to your body so the dog doesn't slobber on my baby's face.

Do you bring your baby out in public when your baby has a head cold? Lots of people do. Bet that kid is doing more damage than the dog slobber. Just sayin'

I don't like when people bring their sick kids (or selves) in public, either. But dogs are not people. You don't get to decide what constitutes "damage" to a person. Your dog, your responsibility, period. Your dog is no one else's burden.

And...neither do you get to decide. We live in areas that allow dogs. Some even encourage them. If you don't like being around dogs, you should move.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I'm so sorry. Next time I'll kick my dog in the head when she accidentally sniffs you. Will that satisfy you?

Maybe just hold the leash closer to your body so the dog doesn't slobber on my baby's face.

Do you bring your baby out in public when your baby has a head cold? Lots of people do. Bet that kid is doing more damage than the dog slobber. Just sayin'

I don't like when people bring their sick kids (or selves) in public, either. But dogs are not people. You don't get to decide what constitutes "damage" to a person. Your dog, your responsibility, period. Your dog is no one else's burden.

And...neither do you get to decide. We live in areas that allow dogs. Some even encourage them. If you don't like being around dogs, you should move.

What the hell? What kind of entitled spoiled brat are you, that you think you having a dog, should burden others? Your dog, your total and complete responsibility. Period.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I'm so sorry. Next time I'll kick my dog in the head when she accidentally sniffs you. Will that satisfy you?

Maybe just hold the leash closer to your body so the dog doesn't slobber on my baby's face.

Do you bring your baby out in public when your baby has a head cold? Lots of people do. Bet that kid is doing more damage than the dog slobber. Just sayin'

I don't like when people bring their sick kids (or selves) in public, either. But dogs are not people. You don't get to decide what constitutes "damage" to a person. Your dog, your responsibility, period. Your dog is no one else's burden.

And...neither do you get to decide. We live in areas that allow dogs. Some even encourage them. If you don't like being around dogs, you should move.

What the hell? What kind of entitled spoiled brat are you, that you think you having a dog, should burden others? Your dog, your total and complete responsibility. Period.

You're crazy and anti-social. You need anxiety meds or you need to move. You're not fit to be around people or dogs.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:My dog is making friends with you. She's inhaling your scent and will remember you, probably for life. When I am walking her, if she hears a kid crying because they fell off their bike, she tries to bring me over to that part of the sidewalk even if we have to cross the street - she wants to go check on the kid and make sure they're okay and help them feel better. She - in her mind - is protecting her neighbors.

If you were allergic to bees, got stung by one, and were laying on the ground, she would go all Lassie on your ass and sniff you, recognize you as a friend, assess you were having a problem, come get me, and herd me to you (she's not a herding dog).

I think this kind of thing is great. I encourage it. If you tell me you or your child are afraid of dogs, I will make her sit and be calm so you can pet her without worrying. I love getting kids over their fear of dogs through my dog. (And if you're allergic, she has hair, not fur, so she's the hypoallergenic type).

OK crazy, back off with your dog, please.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I'm so sorry. Next time I'll kick my dog in the head when she accidentally sniffs you. Will that satisfy you?

Maybe just hold the leash closer to your body so the dog doesn't slobber on my baby's face.

Do you bring your baby out in public when your baby has a head cold? Lots of people do. Bet that kid is doing more damage than the dog slobber. Just sayin'

I don't like when people bring their sick kids (or selves) in public, either. But dogs are not people. You don't get to decide what constitutes "damage" to a person. Your dog, your responsibility, period. Your dog is no one else's burden.

And...neither do you get to decide. We live in areas that allow dogs. Some even encourage them. If you don't like being around dogs, you should move.

What the hell? What kind of entitled spoiled brat are you, that you think you having a dog, should burden others? Your dog, your total and complete responsibility. Period.

You're crazy and anti-social. You need anxiety meds or you need to move. You're not fit to be around people or dogs.

Ah yes, it's anti-social to want to enjoy being outdoors with people, and not your previous muffy? I don't think you have that quite right, dear.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:it could be a cultural thing to.

White people love dogs more than almost anything else in the world.

other ethnicties/racies, not so much

+1. I live in a very Arab building and my middle eastern neighbors will cross the street if my well trained dog is on their side of the street. One told me that dogs are considered unclean and they must purify themselves if a dog licks them.

While I do agree that whites love their dogs more than other races seem to, I've had many black and Hispanic friends that loved their dogs too!

Oh gosh, I had an Arab friend. We used to have such fun siccing the dog on him. He would try to be polite, and then just couldn't take it. Of course the more he tried to push the dog away, the more fun the dog had...

[Anonymous]

This is the problem with some dog people. They take it personally when people find their dog gross and then they go on the attack. Get a grip, folks. Not everyone wants to interact with your dog. I have small children and I know that some people don't like kids. I respect that and teach my kids not to run amok.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I'm so sorry. Next time I'll kick my dog in the head when she accidentally sniffs you. Will that satisfy you?

Maybe just hold the leash closer to your body so the dog doesn't slobber on my baby's face.

Do you bring your baby out in public when your baby has a head cold? Lots of people do. Bet that kid is doing more damage than the dog slobber. Just sayin'

I don't like when people bring their sick kids (or selves) in public, either. But dogs are not people. You don't get to decide what constitutes "damage" to a person. Your dog, your responsibility, period. Your dog is no one else's burden.

And...neither do you get to decide. We live in areas that allow dogs. Some even encourage them. If you don't like being around dogs, you should move.

What the hell? What kind of entitled spoiled brat are you, that you think you having a dog, should burden others? Your dog, your total and complete responsibility. Period.

You're crazy and anti-social. You need anxiety meds or you need to move. You're not fit to be around people or dogs.

Ah yes, it's anti-social to want to enjoy being outdoors with people, and not your previous muffy? I don't think you have that quite right, dear.

Demanding that the entire world change to meet your individual needs is crazy and anti-social. You need to learn acceptance or you need to lock yourself in your house and never come out.

The problem is you.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I'm so sorry. Next time I'll kick my dog in the head when she accidentally sniffs you. Will that satisfy you?

Maybe just hold the leash closer to your body so the dog doesn't slobber on my baby's face.

Do you bring your baby out in public when your baby has a head cold? Lots of people do. Bet that kid is doing more damage than the dog slobber. Just sayin'

I don't like when people bring their sick kids (or selves) in public, either. But dogs are not people. You don't get to decide what constitutes "damage" to a person. Your dog, your responsibility, period. Your dog is no one else's burden.

And...neither do you get to decide. We live in areas that allow dogs. Some even encourage them. If you don't like being around dogs, you should move.

What the hell? What kind of entitled spoiled brat are you, that you think you having a dog, should burden others? Your dog, your total and complete responsibility. Period.

You're crazy and anti-social. You need anxiety meds or you need to move. You're not fit to be around people or dogs.

Ah yes, it's anti-social to want to enjoy being outdoors with people, and not your previous muffy? I don't think you have that quite right, dear.

Demanding that the entire world change to meet your individual needs is crazy and anti-social. You need to learn acceptance or you need to lock yourself in your house and never come out.

The problem is you.

And yet, you think people should love your dogs or move. Holy cognitive dissonance, Batman.