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Laffy Kat

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39. I know. Often the owner is talking to another owner and is oblivious.
Fri Mar 29, 2019, 02:51 PM
Mar 2019

I'm pretty good at reading doggo body language and won't reach out if there is any question. However, if they run up to me with tails wagging and ears back, they're fair game, IMO. (The dogs, not the owners, LOL.)

Always ask. If the dog is unreceptive to pnwest Mar 2019 #1
I do OhNo-Really Mar 2019 #2
I always ask permission. PoindexterOglethorpe Mar 2019 #3
Definitely ask. Aussie105 Mar 2019 #4
it is better to ask just in case there might be issues with the dog JI7 Mar 2019 #5
If the dog walks up to me and asks me to pet him, I'm gonna pet him. Iggo Mar 2019 #6
yep if dog runs to me and nuzzles my hand and smiles and slobers I will samnsara Mar 2019 #26
Yes. IcyPeas Mar 2019 #7
Always. The Velveteen Ocelot Mar 2019 #8
I usually ask, "Is he friendly?" with a smile to let them know that I am "pet friendly". Marie Marie Mar 2019 #9
I don't ask, but only because I don't desire to pet strangers' dogs... if I did, I would. RockRaven Mar 2019 #10
Does the dog ever ask permission before biting you? DBoon Mar 2019 #11
I ask as its only polite plus every dog is different and not all dogs are friendly to anyone cstanleytech Mar 2019 #12
Stranger than what? jberryhill Mar 2019 #13
You'd be surprised how many strange people have nice dogs ProudLib72 Mar 2019 #33
I always think of, like, Hitler's dog jberryhill Mar 2019 #37
I feel bad for laughing n/t hibbing Mar 2019 #43
Just waggin her tail and dancing with joy jberryhill Mar 2019 #52
Always! With one exception. TygrBright Mar 2019 #14
"May I meet your dog?" has always worked wonders for me. ZZenith Mar 2019 #15
As the mother to 3 wonderful rescued pits - this is the perfect way to ask! Runningdawg Mar 2019 #31
Always ask. Instant Liberal Mar 2019 #16
I do unless the doggo is at a dog park. Laffy Kat Mar 2019 #17
That's usually where I am petting dogs ProudLib72 Mar 2019 #34
I know. Often the owner is talking to another owner and is oblivious. Laffy Kat Mar 2019 #39
I just got back from one such large scale park ProudLib72 Mar 2019 #41
It's hard to resist puppy fur. Laffy Kat Mar 2019 #49
.... CentralMass Mar 2019 #18
I love that scene! smirkymonkey Mar 2019 #42
Always ask KT2000 Mar 2019 #19
We have adopted dogs that were strays, and both have been anxious when approached by a stranger Bluepinky Mar 2019 #20
I have worked with dogs most of my life Doreen Mar 2019 #21
I agree with you ProudLib72 Mar 2019 #35
I raised and trained guide dogs. llmart Mar 2019 #47
I hated it when people messed with my service dog. Doreen Mar 2019 #53
Never, ever approach an unknown dog without the owner's permission. democratisphere Mar 2019 #22
Yes tazkcmo Mar 2019 #23
From Petmd: retread Mar 2019 #24
I ALWAYS ask... as the dog may be a working therapy dog and they arent supposed.. samnsara Mar 2019 #25
This is especially important for children. Croney Mar 2019 #27
I don't want anyone to touch my dogs without NotAPuppet Mar 2019 #28
I stand over the dog and growl very loudly to assert dominance True Dough Mar 2019 #29
Here is how I picture you dominating a dog ProudLib72 Mar 2019 #55
You can't argue True Dough Mar 2019 #57
Asking is good. lark Mar 2019 #30
Yes TexasBushwhacker Mar 2019 #32
One time I made the mistake of encouraging a great dane puppy ProudLib72 Mar 2019 #36
Yeah, a GD can knock you over TexasBushwhacker Mar 2019 #44
My parents' neighbor owned one of the largest great danes I've ever met ProudLib72 Mar 2019 #45
I generally do. kairos12 Mar 2019 #38
I asked a dog owner if his dog was nice and could I pet him Beringia Mar 2019 #40
I always, always, always ask. 3catwoman3 Mar 2019 #46
I'm not as trusting of leashed dogs ProudLib72 Mar 2019 #48
It is not about being impolite. It is about safety. Dem2theMax Mar 2019 #50
My dog is an aggressive butt sniffer ProudLib72 Mar 2019 #54
I am 'howling' my head off at that photo! Dem2theMax Mar 2019 #56
Never: I don't pet anyone dog. k8conant Mar 2019 #51
I used to do that when I was younger. Hotler Mar 2019 #58
Always. akraven Mar 2019 #59
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