why do people tgink its their right to try to pet and play with my dog Shes a service dog whos...

MarkPaul · 26-30, M

Tbh, it's unreasonable for you to go out into the world and expect it to revolve around your condition. In case you haven't noticed, people do tend to naturally pet a dog. Perhaps if you don't want anyone touching your dog, you should carry a sign like "No petting" instead of acting like you are being personally targeted.

SW-User

That's bad parenting and just rude for people to do that. My dog isn't a service dog but he doesn't do well with strangers and even when I tell people this they still try and pet him. It's not cool people need to ask the handler and respect the NO

Bjoern1997 · 26-30, M

Its understandable on both sides. I dont have a Service dog but i work in a primary school in germany where a child has one. Its just the same there or atleast it was. Now the children are a lot calmer near the dog and its Familie for them to have him there. We also explained the Things to them and the girl made a little presentation infront of her class about it where she showed what her dog could do etc. I know it isnt easy but try to stay calm and just explain why and such Things. Sure in public that isnt easy but for every other Person your dog is just a dog...

ExperienceDLT · M

It is your dog you have every right to tell people to not pet him

Shayla · F

I blame the parents. If my four year old can understand that he needs the owner's permission before approaching an animal, almost anyone can.
People seem to push their kids to share so much that the idea of having boundaries seems to be an alien concept. If it's not yours and you don't have permission, don't touch.

updown2020 · 61-69, M

Well I do not think people mean to be uncaring when the see service dogs the are cute and people just want to pet to say "good dog" nothing mean or anything but yes they should ask you first because the are working. But they still like to be petted and given love. I am sure they get a lot love at home .

JimminyChristmas · 56-60, M

Get a sign that says, "Leave my F*CKING dog alone!!! Don't ask!!"
Anything that happens after that is entirely on them.

Rocknrod · 61-69, M

I had a class once on what and what not to do around people with service dogs. I was surprised to learn how trying to pet one takes their focus away from their task and can confuse them.

MarmeeMarch · M

well a well trained dog is pretty cool - but what bugs me is some dog that comes right up to you slobbering all over your pants and the owner doesn't do much - I guess they expect you to pet it - I Don't like to pet a strange dog.

plAfulandalittleNaughty · M

They're probably ignorant, and don't understand what a service dog is, they must be pretty ignorant though, if your dogs wears a do not pet vest they're idiots as well, sorry that you encounter such idiots