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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Always, always,  ask.  
I have a beautiful husky that I rescued a few years ago.  Very hyper and jumpy, but small so people think shes a puppy. She has never bitten anyone but puts her mouth around wrists when she is excited.  Its a bad habit that I have tried for years to break.  Someone once told me its called mouthing.
My question to parents- When a child asks me if they can pet my dog I always say no, smile and walk away. 
I don't want to scare a child and say she bites.  What should I say to not scare them of all dogs?  [/quote]

"Sorry, she isn't friendly with strangers." Parent will know what's up and it shouldn't scare the kid.[/quote]

When DD was waving excitedly at a puppy, I asked if she could pet the dog. The owner smiled while holding the leash firmly and said "no, he's not friendly." It was simple and direct. I knew to hold on to DDs hand until they passed just in case. She still loves dogs, and it was good practice that she's allowed to wave hello but not touch dogs - unless their owner invites her to, of course. I still consider the encounter a positive experience for DD. [/quote]

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