I must be lucky anyone I've met up with so far has always asked if they can pet Bayley. She's strictly a pet and if she's acting a bit defensive with the person I always say No. Some people she just doesn't want them to touch her and they stay back from her. I'm tempted with my next puppy (who will be trained using Ed's methods!) to get a t-shirt that reads "No you may not pet the puppy!!" If I do let someone pet her, I make her sit and be quiet. I have yet to have someone really molest her, must be her shepherdy colouring.
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Quote: enrique muniz
You could get a collar that reads DO NOT PET. Can't remember the web site though. I'm thinking about getting a couple for my gsd's, altough with those dogs not many people approach. They like to admire from a distance *evil grin*.
I almost always allow children to pet my dog. If they are polite enough to ask that is. I put her in a down position and carefully maintain order. Adults though, it seems to feel its their civic duty to pet every dog in reach. Grrrrrrr. While my GSD is very civil she doesn't like to be blind sided and lets the offender know, thats when I chime in with, 'don't worry, she only bites the people she likes', most back away.....quickly
And while we're on the subject of being peeved at people. Why is it that every Tom, Dick, Harry, Jane, Shella, and Ups man, meter person, mail man, bank teller, toll booth attendent, in short every body it seems want to give my dog a treat?
I want a t-shirt for me and collar for her that says 'Do not feed the animal'.
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People are just trying to be friendly, particularly with pups. They think pups are adorable. The average person including many pet owners isn't educated on pack order or any of that kind stuff. I lie and use a third person approach. I say my dog is being trained for protection and "they" don't want them to be petted. That takes me off the hook so I don't seem unfriendly and gets the point across. It works for me.
Thanks for all the replies! Given what I'm reading maybe I should try the "working dog" approach. I could tell people he's a working dog trained in pack hunting (Lure coursing:-) and he can't be pet by people outside the family. I think part of the problem is his looks too. He IS unusual and I've gotten everything from Great Dane puppy to albino Dobermann! I'll keep at it and start learning how to be a bit more clear to people *wry smile*
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