"She has teeth."

 Quote: kevin j tikivik

I was just wondering what you guys/girls say when people ask you "does your dog bite?".

I get asked this frequently, also get the "is your dog mean" while the person has their strange dog(to me and my dog) running loose-stupid. I don't really say much, but after hearing some of the things everyone else is saying, gives me some good things to say-Thanks guys.

 Quote: eric dziedzic

Hey Barb, I like your method, "Then I go into how best to get introduced to a dog." My brother was in town from Canada this past weekend. He has a recycled dog, looks like a pit but is not, and I did not know it was at my folks house until it came up on me from behind. It's look (very muscular) and demeanor threw up flags and I got pissed that he allowed this dog, who consequently is afraid of large men wearing black (and I was) to just rush up on me with no intro or warning. They haven't had it long so don't know allot about it nor is it trained.


Anyway, I get the same question asked about my 13'python. I tell people the same thing. All animals bite so you must always be cautious, especially with ones you are not familiar with. But this one has not bitten me in the 3 years I have had him and "no" you cannot touch his head but try further down his body while I hold his head. It amazes me how naive so many people are about "oh, I'm sure nothing bad will happen".

I'm on a dog discussion forum. python?

cool for those of you who answered my Q. hope there are more. hahahah i ike the she hase teeth.

Well I own a couple of "land sharks".

hahaha!

When I used to work in the hood and carried my Dobe to work with me they phrased it as "Is that dog trained?" I always told them yes. Funny thing is stores all around us got robbed on a regular basis but the neighborhood thugs used to come in and watch Jerry Springer with us at noon.


Lisa

I rarely get the "does he bite" question. Little floppy eared dog that he is. People have weird breed preconceived notions. Moms will put their two year olds down and tell them "run over and pet the puppy!" with out saying a word to me. I try to educate as nicely as possible, but it can get frustrating.

When my dog is vested at work in the winter people sometimes are smart enough to ASK if they can pet my dog. I respond with "He isn't interested...but thanks for asking!"

I get some weird looks, but it is the truth. If you are not burried under the snow, or holding his one of his toys he could care less about you. Leaning against a strangers leg (or even mine for that matter) and being petted is just not his idea of fun.

I have to say that even with his vest on, the vast majority don't ask before they pet him, or try to call him over to them with kissing sounds and "here doggy doggy". (works off leash). My personal favorite is when people try to call the dog to them when he is on the chairlift with me! What are they thinking? The benifit of not being interested in strangers is that he pays them no mind

Cheers,

I get the does he bite question a lot? I usually tell them "she" hasn't bitten anyone yet.

For some odd reason every person I meet thinks my pup is a boy. The other thing they always ask is if she is a service dog, since shepherds are rarely seen in the city besides K9's. I can't say that my dog isn't friendly but she definitely shows no affection or any type of attention to strangers. They usually try to pet her after I say she is ok to touch but she just moves away from them. Not in a mean way but rather in a I don't care who you are way.

Kimberly

Her bark is enough for most not to ask I never tell them she just wants to play REALLY BAD!!