One of the simplest ways to deal with the adults petting Scout is just to ask them not to, when they approach. "He's a service dog, and working. Please don't touch him." Direct, polite and should give folks the idea that he's hands off.
A little "Service Dog" bandana, like Leerburg sells, may help as well as making Scout preen and be proud. Have you noticed how our dogs like to dress up almost as much as we do? *smile*
believe it or not, some people pet him without even a word to me and are quick enough that I either don't see it or they do it before I can get a word in.
He has a working vest but needs a patch that says "Do Not Pet Working"
Carol Boche Webboard User Reg: 10-30-2005
Posts: 4531
Loc: South Dakota, USA
Offline
Politely put a hand up when people approach or you see them coming and tell them that he is at work and cannot be touched.
You have to do what is right for the dog, and I have made some people pretty upset when they have insisted. They are my dogs and I decide what goes on, if some cannot understand that, then it is their problem not mine.
Until The Tale of the Lioness is told, the Story will Always Glorfy the Hunter
When purchasing any product from Leerburg Enterprises, Inc. it is understood
that any and all products sold by Leerburg Enterprises, Inc. are sold in Dunn
County Wisconsin, USA. Any and all legal action taken against Leerburg Enterprises,
Inc. concerning the purchase or use of these products must take place in Dunn
County, Wisconsin. If customers do not agree with this policy they should not
purchase Leerburg Ent. Inc. products.
Dog Training is never without risk of injury. Do not use any of the products
sold by Leerburg Enterprises, Inc. without consulting a local professional.
The training methods shown in the Leerburg Ent. Inc. DVD’s are meant
to be used with a local instructor or trainer. Leerburg Enterprises, Inc. cannot
be held responsible for accidents or injuries to humans and/or animals.
Copyright 2010 Leerburg® Enterprises, Inc. All rights reserved. All photos and content on leerburg.com are part of a registered copyright owned by Leerburg Enterprise, Inc.
By accessing any information within Leerburg.com, you agree to abide by the
Leerburg.com Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.
Re: New to forum and question
[Re: River Wolfe ]
#135530 - 03/28/2007 10:36 AM 
Top
Previous Topic
Index
Next Topic
.jpg)
