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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Always ask.  "Can we come pet your dog?" "Does your dog like to be pet?" Something like that.

I will almost always say yes. But if another dog jumped at my dog, I know my dog is feeling a little defensive and it's not a good time for a stranger to pet her.

Here's a body language tip: If the owner looks unfriendly, don't even bother asking.  Mean humans have mean dogs. [/quote]

:lol:

But since you've mentioned it, looking at the owner is a good way to judge whether or not their dog is going to be safe for your kid. If the owner is distracted (on their phone), or the dog is wandering all over the place or pulling to get at your kid (i.e. not at heel and well-behaved because the owner isn't doing their job), give them space and find a better match.

Also? If the owner says "yes", please stay within arm's reach of your kid. It's my job to make sure my dog is well-behaved (or away from your kid so it's not an issue). It's your job to make sure your kid is well-behaved. My dog isn't going to watch your kid for you while you check your phone. Making sure your child is "dog safe" is just as important as making sure my dog is kid-friendly, so please use your petting time to help your child practice good pet manners (see upthread re: how this should look). [/quote]

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