With Frodo:
"Was he abused/a rescue?" (after I tell them he doesn't always like strangers )
"Was he abused/a rescue?" (after I tell them he doesn't always like strangers )
-Similarly, with Blossom, "Oh, I just LOVE German Shepherd mixes!" or "Ok, German Shepherd and...?" Alright, I'll give you that, but then please don't give me the stink eye when I say, "Actually, she's a Belgian Shepherd!" in a friendly voice. It's a real breed, and in fact I'm trying to be nice and help you place the breed in your mind by confirming that it is indeed a "shepherd type" breed and you're not far off. If I wanted to show off my designer dog I'd call her a Malinois and use a really snotty accent.
-And sometimes, randomly, "Is she trained to attack?" I dunno, why don't you keep petting her while you wait for the answer? LOL. I always say, "No" with no explanation. Trying to explain properly done, controlled bitework to average people is kind of a loss.
-And sometimes, randomly, "Is she trained to attack?" I dunno, why don't you keep petting her while you wait for the answer? LOL. I always say, "No" with no explanation. Trying to explain properly done, controlled bitework to average people is kind of a loss.
For Watson:
Is he a terrier mix/rat terrier?
(Sigh )
Look at that tail! *they then reach out and pull his tail straight*
(The tail pulling I hate...loathe...makes me want to murder!!!)
Is he a terrier mix/rat terrier?
(Sigh )
Look at that tail! *they then reach out and pull his tail straight*
(The tail pulling I hate...loathe...makes me want to murder!!!)
Today, three times, I was told OMG she has so much energy for 15, in a slightly disgusted tone as if it's a bad thing and they were disappointed my old dog wasn't a boring lump to be pet. Yes she is rude and yes I warned them, and yes they didn't believe me that she'll jump and grab them so I understand disliking the reaction. None the less It bummed me out, shouldn't this be celebrated at her age?