Your Best Techniques?

[CeeCee]

Telling people politely and effectively that a dog doesn't want to meet them right now is a challenge for a lot of people. What are your best ways, tips, lines that you use to tell people that your dog does not want to meet right now?

 

[cookiedough39]

If they don't get it when I say it, I usually let Carma tell them. And she doesn't really tell them nicely. Example: I was in petsmart a couple days ago and this lady just comes up to Carma like she knew her. Well Carma being the sweet girl she is sat down and started barking. Light went off in lady's head and she slowed down and approached Carma like she had half a damn brain.

 

[Hector]

I don't encounter a lot of people, at least I don't stop long enough for someone to talk to me. Have you tried my dog is not friendly and continue on your way? That's what I do and when I'm at a safe distance, I will stop and look if the person still wants to talk. One time I had to tell a person to stop right there. Sometimes you just have to be blunt and let them have it.

 

[DDSK]

See my Cane Corso yeah I got her from a dog trainer she ate.
You can try to pet her if you like, oh by the way have you signed up for Obama Care yet?
You might want to do that first, I'll be back next week once you have your coverage.

 

[ParentsofVegas]

We have become big fans of our new bright yellow
"Dog in Training, Give me Space" vest.
If they cant read that they will get the rude side of me.

 

[DetroitRodeo]

I never minded people petting my past dogs. Most people are at least polite enough to ask...most people.


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[DetroitRodeo]

Hit enter before finishing lol... I did have a pretty testy GD that was not found f folks just walking up on him. In that case as the precise poster mentioned, being blunt is the best option for the safety of others. I would just say he is not fond of people petting him. If they came up fast if just say "stop" he is not the nicest dog in the world. They got the point.


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[musicdeb]

I usually tell people to keep walking and not look or talk to Titan. It's usually men who ignore me and keep walking toward me. Well then, Mr. Titan lets them know. That's when they will back off.

People are just plain stupid

 

[NeSaxena]

I don't.

Boone does it for me.

Though in all honesty, people are scared just looking at his size!

 

[aikan50]

Excellent posts to read it up and keep going on this way.

 

[Rugers-Kris]

I just say "He is not friendly". It used to be an issue but now that Ruger is 220 pounds and maturing, he glares at people so most are intimidated and don't attempt to approach us but in the event someone doesn't listen, Ruger lets them know in no uncertain terms to "Back off". I suppose it helps that I am not friendly either. LOL

 

[fila4me]

I have always used "______ has enough friends, if you don't believe me just ask him/her". lately, many want to take that as a challenge when we are on our walks. so, I am usually just a bitch and tell them to stay the fuck away. I have had my fill of "all dogs love me, I have a way with all dogs", plus many others.

my new saying has a way of clearing the path and deterring the idiots from venturing to close. I swear they have to run to catch us, I walk very swiftly my dogs go potty before we leave and I do not allow sniffing. we walk for exercise, not entertainment we go to the enclosed soccer field for entertainment.

 

[DetroitRodeo]

Ok, I have to ask. Besides an aggressive dog (which I've had) why are some so sensitive of others wanting to pet your dog? Again, if the dog is aggressive I get it...but if he's friendly, why not let them have a good experience meeting a breed they might never have otherwise?


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[DennasMom]

Denna's friendly... so I normally let her go ahead and meet people. I do often ask people to wait, and have her sit, first. I also will ask kids that are shy if they'd like to give her a treat, and then show them how to do it (open palm)... when they go after a pat on the head and Denna jerks away, I try and show them how to scratch under her chin, which is less intimidating (for the dog!).

If it's someone I don't want to meet, or Denna doesn't take kindly too, I just tell them, 'sorry, she's in a bad mood today (or not feeling well)', and we walk away.

 

[DetroitRodeo]

Denna, that is great! Creating a good experience for both the human AND the dog. I like the idea of having the kids give them treats when they meet. I am going to steal that for the new pup we are getting. We so not have human children yet but that is to come shortly and I want the big guy to know kids are a good thing.


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[fila4me]

Ok, I have to ask. Besides an aggressive dog (which I've had) why are some so sensitive of others wanting to pet your dog? Again, if the dog is aggressive I get it...but if he's friendly, why not let them have a good experience meeting a breed they might never have otherwise?


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I have Filas and have had them forever. I do not let them get close enough to pet, but some are sneaky especially at a cross walk or at the vet. I have had Dogos and Pit Bulls, both breeds that I do not mind others approaching and meeting in the correct fashion. but, when I get a rescue I do not want them touched or approached for the first couple of weeks, sometimes longer. I do not know the true temperament of the dog, so I would not feel comfortable having others taking a chance. plus, some do not need to be pushed by all of the attention.

 

[DetroitRodeo]

Fila4me, that makes perfect sense!


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[Rugers-Kris]

Ruger isn't friendly and only likes "his" people. That is why I don't let people approach him. I now have Magnum (Great Dane puppy) and he likes the attention so if people ask prior to approaching, I let them pet him. As long as he enjoys the attention I will continue to do so.

 

[cookiedough39]

Most people don't know how to approach a dog. If Carma feels comfortable in how somebody approaches then that's fine. All the loud talking and hand moving will not fly with Carma however and she will definitely let you know that. It's not that we are sensitive about people meeting our dogs it's that we know our dogs and don't have a clue about strangers.

 

[ruthcatrin]

Apollo's a (for a TM) fairly people social dog. That doesn't mean that I appreciate idiots barrelling up to him out of no-where, often in very not dog friendly manners, to interact with him.

IF they ask I will usually allow interaction as long as they do so on my terms.

If they don't ask they get read the riot act. I'm politer with the children who do it, but they still get a lecture.