I've been asked this a number of times about a number of animals, since I've done animal education at a zoo for the past nine years. My stock answer is "anything with a mouth can bite you - even your best friend or little brother."
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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 got that too with my GSD - especially when I had her in the black weighted vest. Later, when I just threw an "in training, do not pet" vest on her, a lot of people thought I was blind.
Everyone asks if my Therapy Dog bites because she is 1/2 APBT. I still say "She has teeth!" which is NOT exactly reassuring to say to the daycare workers right before I go into a group of 4 - 6 yr olds for "How to Pet a Puppy" dog safety presentations. But that is the reason why I do dog bite safety education - 77% of dog bites are caused by the family pet or a neighbor's dog! These are the dogs that people assume will not bite.
LOL, sometimes I think people think she is a service dog too. When I have her in a sit at a corner waiting for cars to pass before crossing, cars immediately stop to wait for me to pass with her.
I was showing pics to a co-worker and I showed him a photo of my pup and the first time my nephew got to walk a dog. He thought he was blind after looking at this pic.
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I was showing pics to a co-worker and I showed him a photo of my pup and the first time my nephew got to walk a dog. He thought he was blind after looking at this pic.
I think it's just the sunglasses! - nice pic though.
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I have learned to be very direct.
I mostly get "is that at police dog?" or "can I pet him?" --- She is a female.
To which my answer is "NO"
I have also learned to read approaching people and re-direct our path or simply not make eye contact. I am amazed how adults with children and/or dogs seem to feel they need to meet and greet me and my dog.
i get the same thing also is he a police dog? hahah ill explain no and keep walking wiht no eye contact. when i walk him most people walk across the road or stand clear its strange i think he likes that respect. My female no problem i let all the kids who ask to pet her.
I have to say, I don't remember the last time anyone has asked me "Does he bite?" I usually get "Is he friendly".
To which, I answer, "If you are to him". I can't stand it when the children run up, without asking permission, begin shouting and grabbing at my dog. I am very glad he is able to stay calm in that sort of situation.
Luckily, when people see his "Working Dog, Do Not Pet" or "In Training" patches, they usually tell their kids to leave him alone. Only the most negligent parents ignore the patches and let their kids ambush us in the aisles of a store or in a park.
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But that is the reason why I do dog bite safety education - 77% of dog bites are caused by the family pet or a neighbor's dog! These are the dogs that people assume will not bite.
She is a female.
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