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Dem2theMax

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56. I am 'howling' my head off at that photo!
Sat Mar 30, 2019, 01:48 AM
Mar 2019

Aren't dogs funny? If they do something it's okay, but if another dog does the same thing to them, look out!

Butt sniffing is a dog's way of reading the newspaper. A dog gets all of his news from smelling another dog's butt.

I think I'm glad I'm not a dog. At least when it comes to greeting others.

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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