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In reply to the discussion: Does Everyone Else Ask Permission to Pet a Stranger's Dog? [View all]ProudLib72
(17,984 posts)45. My parents' neighbor owned one of the largest great danes I've ever met
She said he was 175 lbs, and he was still growing. He liked to jump up, put his forepaws on my shoulders, and flea bite on my neck. I could take it, but I'm tall and heavy. If he did that to a smaller person or a child... Luckily, she had trained him not to jump up unless specifically commanded.
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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
I ask as its only polite plus every dog is different and not all dogs are friendly to anyone
cstanleytech
Mar 2019
#12
As the mother to 3 wonderful rescued pits - this is the perfect way to ask!
Runningdawg
Mar 2019
#31
We have adopted dogs that were strays, and both have been anxious when approached by a stranger
Bluepinky
Mar 2019
#20
I ALWAYS ask... as the dog may be a working therapy dog and they arent supposed..
samnsara
Mar 2019
#25