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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]So many of us have posted in this thread about our kids being scared of dogs, dogs running up to our kids etc. kids running up to strange dogs is just not the problem you’re making it out to be. Keep your dog leashed and don’t let it touch me or my kid. Thanks!![/quote]

I have a kid who is terrified of dogs and I can't stand off leash dogs or dogs on long leads where the owner isn't controlling them fir this reason.

However, there are absolutely kids who will walk right up to dogs and try to pet them. I've seen my kid's friends do this many times, and I'm always surprised by it because my kid would never. I didn't have to train my kid not to do it, but some kids do need to be trained on this.

It is the parents fault but some dog owners make it worse by taking their dogs to kid-friendly places and encouraging kids to interact with the dogs without telling them how to do so safely. [b]People often try to get my kid to come pet their dog even though she obviously doesn't want to, and will sometimes be visibly offended when she says no. [/b]We make sure she knows it's always okay for her to decline an invite to interact with a dog, but many kids are adult pleasers by nature and this can make them feel like they are supposed to pet dogs or adults will be hurt. It's dumb. No one is required to pet your dog, praise your dog, be interested in your dog.[/quote]

Again, the main problem is not kids running up to dogs. It is the dog owners, FULL F ING STOP. I have had this experience so many times - it's almost offensive to people if you don't want to kneel down and worship their dog, you or your children. I have had dog owners literally cross the street after me when I cross the street to avoid their dog, trying to get myself and my kid to interact when we clearly don't want to. Most dog owners are verging on mentally ill at this point.

I cannot state this enough. KEEP YOUR DOG TO YOURSELF. I don't want to touch your dog. I don't want your dog to touch me. My kid also does not want to touch or be touched by your dog. JUST STOP IT. [/quote]

Best post on this thread.[/quote]

Best story, maybe. Never happened, but okay.

The point, that dog owners need to leash their dogs and keep them to themselves, is a solid one.[/quote]

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