answer this for me ...........

[2pups622]

im reading the thread about dogs offleash someone commented about kids
i love kids but why soon as i leave the house with my dogs do they become public property .......................................
i dont mind people petting my dogs or talking to them but why dont people teach there kids to ASK first and not RUN up to my dogs and start grabbing at them and the adults are even worse
why cant people ASK ??
& why dont people teach there kids to NOT HIT dogs
i brought my friendlist guy(chihuahua) to the circus (outside) to see the horses i had him in the stroller since i knew there was gonna be kids there
soon as i stop some little girl (around 8) run overs and starts banging on the stroller :yikes:
my mother said DONT DO THAT YOUR SCAREING HIM she just gave my mother a dirty look and her mother pulled her by the arm away like we did something wrong.................................................

 

[ACooper]

Yep.......it's just like I said in that other thread, it's about teaching manners.

People just automatically assume it's ok, and IF heaven forbid your dog should bite or scare the KID.........then it's ALL YOUR FAULT.

Don't be afraid to vocalize your opinion......tell the parents right out. You could save you and your dogs a load of trouble.

 

[2pups622]

Yep.......it's just like I said in that other thread, it's about teaching manners.

People just automatically assume it's ok, and IF heaven forbid your dog should bite or scare the KID.........then it's ALL YOUR FAULT.

Don't be afraid to vocalize your opinion......tell the parents right out. You could save you and your dogs a load of trouble.

i dont understand it ive babysat tons of kids and theyll all known from a young age to respect dogs

i know then my dogs gets called vicious i mean how much can a dog take my austin takes ALOT from people hes the one that always gets hit from kids and he just sits there like "what did i do "

its not just the kids when you tell the kids no most of the time they listen
my biggest problem is the adults
i had my yorkie out in the stroller (hip problems) to get his shots
he is not "anything" friendly
shes touching the stroller i tell her no hes not friendly
hes growling and barking i tell her" hes gonna bite you" she says "Thats ok "
im like No its not leave him alone if hes bites you then its all his fault right?
i hate people..

 

[copperdogsmom]

I know what you mean .I get to many people kids and adults just coming right up and start petting Teddy.He is still a little nippy well its not really a nip I mean its more like just putting your hand in his mouth he doesent bite down or even close his mouth hes a wierd little pom but I am worried that because of it someone will claim he bit them.
Ps I do correct him when he does it .

 

[simplymisty]

My son was always raised to ask first and not to run up to someone, walk calmly. Ask first if it's ok, not all dogs are friendly. Plus 2 years ago in August we were attacked by a lose pit bull. Almost killed my son. It took a lot of work but he's still comfortable around dogs, just not pits (we both now share the huge fear of pits after being attacked).

I don't know if it's just because I've always loved dogs that I tought him that or not? I know how much I love dogs and even though I'm not scared, they're not all friendly. Plus where we live, there are a lot of "working" dogs for the blind, etc. and you're not allowed to even talk to them.

 

[Renee750il]

You wouldn't BELIEVE the numbskulls who just waltz right up to Kharma saying, "oh, it's all right, ALL dogs LOVE me!" As she stands sideways in front of me and gives them the Baleful Glare. Luckily, when they get about two feet from her they suddenly become aware that she's quite large and there's a looming-ness about her that makes them not quite so cocksure about ALL dogs loving them . . .

She endures kids, but I do my best to not let them glom onto her. She loves quiet, well mannered kids, but she would rather the boisterous, loud ones stay the hell away from her. She gives me the SAVE ME look. And you'd be amazed at how many times I have to repeat myself to the parents to tell them she really isn't that enamored with children. I've thought about starting to tell them from now on that Kharma LOVES children . . . she says they taste just like chicken.

 

[Bob4eva]

I know kids can be a pain sometimes,but i don't think they mean harm.They probably really like your dog,problaby why they pet them without asking.Most kids have good intentions.

Now the parents,thats a whole other kettle o' fish.

 

[ACooper]

i know then my dogs gets called vicious i mean how much can a dog take my austin takes ALOT from people hes the one that always gets hit from kids and he just sits there like "what did i do "

2pups.........what the statement you bolded meant was that the parents/public in general will SAY/THINK it's all your fault........they never consider that the kids shouldn't have been running up to your dogs, hitting your dogs........etc.

And Bob4eva........I would NOT say that MOST kids have good intentions, I would use the word SOME. I have kids, there are TONS of kids in my neighborhood, and on top of that, up until March of this year I worked at the elementary school. I have seen far too many 'intentions' from kids, LOL

MANNERS, MANNERS, MANNERS..........if the parents won't do it, then as a dog owner I don't mind speaking up and saying "Stop right there, no closer please" It took me awhile to get to that point, but I am comfy there now

 

[Maxy24]

It is annoying, I have not met any parents that have not obliged nicely when I tell the kids to stop though. I always ask to pet someones dog. All it takes is a dog who is a little jumpy and does not see you coming to grab your arm and rip a chunk out of you. Plus it's rude, Lots of times the owners might be training the dog (usually to walk nicely on a leash) and some kid runs up and the dog completely breaks his concentration. I also hate when kids feel the need to HUG the dog. Like yesterday I had Phoebe at the beach and a little kids asked if he could pet the dog and I said sure so he starts petting her and then gives her a big hug. I'm like, "no hugging, you can pet her but please don't hug her" he looks up at me like I just ruined his day and he stood up and walked away. I also hate when you say it's OK for one kid to pet the dog like 10 more show up from somewhere and don't ask they just start petting. The same day I was talking about before that happened and they were all petting her and she clearly was getting nervous so I just said "Ok we have to go" and picked her up out of the circle. I do blame the parents not the kids. Some one has to teach them these things after all.

 

[irotas]

We've actually had good luck with the kids around the neighborhood. Quite often they ask very politely "Can I please pet you dog?". Either that or they stand there staring at Manni but too shy to come over, so I will just say "He's friendly, you can pet him if you want".

*Any* time a kid asks for permission, I tell them very nicely "Thank you so much for asking for permission!". I figure that a little positive reinforcement can't hurt.

 

[Tankstar]

Children always od that with Blaze. "Look its Lassie! as they are running up to him and start hugging and petting him. I have told pretty much every child not to do that and to ask first. My dog is as big as a 5th grader (weight wise). So he could easily knock over and hurt a child. Myd og is friendly. he is just not the type of dog that likes strangers running up to him, makes him scared. He wouldnt bite, but he cowers. It really makes me mad when kids do that.

 

[ToscasMom]

The answer to your question is Some People SHouldn't be Allowed to Spawn.

I go through the same crap. People think my dog is Lassie and since she's Lassie, they can pretty much do anything to her because she just loves it. I'm telling you there are a lot of dumb parents out there. I opt to protect my dog. I have told people she bites more than once just so they will stay the H away from us. And how about when they think it's ok to shove food and crap in your dog's mouth over at Petsmart. Ohhhhhh can I give her a treat? Yeah sure, and then I am going to shove a treat that you can't identify into your kid's mouth and see how you like it. The WORSE is when REALLY little kids that can barely walk come running up to my dog and pull on her with their sticky hands. I could do days on this junk. A running kid toward you dog with a smiling parent! Doh! Are parents dumb or what?

 

[shadowfacedanes]

And how about when they think it's ok to shove food and crap in your dog's mouth over at Petsmart. Ohhhhhh can I give her a treat?

Oooh, that one really chaps my ass. People are always trying to feed Hannah and I'm always digging stuff out of her mouth before she swallows it. I have no qualms telling people that the treat they're about to feed her without my permission could result in a $300 vet visit.

What really irritates me though, I mean makes me madder than sin, is when people walk up to my van, and stick their hands in my window. Hannah is not a friendly dog when it comes to her property, and I've had to bail out of a store many a time when I see people lurking around my van. What part of big, barking dog INSIDE her own vehicle do people not understand??

I also hate when kids come charging up to Hannah. Polite children she will tolerate, noisy grabby children (usually accompanied with noisy obnoxious adults) she will not. Same with adults. She's just not a "grab me all over, Mr. Stranger" kind of dog. She and I both have a firm dislike of strangers overstepping their boundaries.

 

[EbonyDal]

Oh my, you really hit a sore spot with me...I have a service dog in training [Jinx] and he gets distracted easily enough without unmannerly kids hovering all over him. I do not, thankfully, have to worry at all about my dog; I know he wont climb up or knock them down, I know he wont bite, BUT he is supposed to be working! Usually I just go the other way and say, "he is working." What really bothers me is when people come to my house and think they can fawn all over him. He is still a working dog, he is still in training and he is supposed to learn to ignore visitors, I find this impossible to teach him when my visitors insist on interacting with him. I finally started crating him when company comes and I posted house rules, do not pet, do not talk to the dalmatians. Sigh. I am working really hard to train my dogs and use positive reinforcement its frustrating when humans wont follow the rules!

 

[Sevie]

I hate the little kids who just keep staring at the dog like "WTF?" when the dog is growling.
I went to somebodys house with the dogs and we had a dog in a crate in the back so he was facing the back hatch. And there wasnt enough room to let all the dogs out at once (and we had 2 males) so her was sitting in the crate in the back with the hatch open. A little boy walks up to his crate and is only about a foot about. so the dog is barking like crazy cause it was his crate and his van not the little boys. my mom tells him to please leave so the dog stops barking. She told him like 10x he still didnt listen. Finally we said that he was gonna break outta the crate and bite him. So he left. We were happy he came back with his fat furry dog and now our dog is going crazy and is just like "Get the H away from my van!!!!!" We told him that the dog would break out and bite him. he didnt listen so we told him the dog was gonna eat him and his dog if didnt leave lol.

I also hate the fact that the little kids and parents think sence they have the friendliest dog in the world that all dogs love when screaming little kids run up and yank your dogs hair the dog will give kisses.

 

[2pups622]

It is annoying, I have not met any parents that have not obliged nicely when I tell the kids to stop though. I always ask to pet someones dog. All it takes is a dog who is a little jumpy and does not see you coming to grab your arm and rip a chunk out of you. Plus it's rude, Lots of times the owners might be training the dog (usually to walk nicely on a leash) and some kid runs up and the dog completely breaks his concentration. I also hate when kids feel the need to HUG the dog. Like yesterday I had Phoebe at the beach and a little kids asked if he could pet the dog and I said sure so he starts petting her and then gives her a big hug. I'm like, "no hugging, you can pet her but please don't hug her" he looks up at me like I just ruined his day and he stood up and walked away. I also hate when you say it's OK for one kid to pet the dog like 10 more show up from somewhere and don't ask they just start petting. The same day I was talking about before that happened and they were all petting her and she clearly was getting nervous so I just said "Ok we have to go" and picked her up out of the circle. I do blame the parents not the kids. Some one has to teach them these things after all.

ive had that happen .............

 

[PAWZ]

Wow I must live in fairyland compared to everyone posting here. I have 3 border collies and 1 aussie. Whether walking 1 or all 4 I never have problems with children or adults. Even when attending large gatherings such as participating in agility demos as part of a larger function or going to a college in a country fair type atmosphere. Very rarely do I have unattended children running up to squeeze on my dogs, parents for the most part have control over thier children. At home which is sadly no longer the best of neighborhoods, teens and kids know not to screw with me or the dogs. They know I dont take jack from anyone. If I am training in the field the kids know that I will NOT tolerate any interference during that time, but when we are done they can throw the frisbee them. We have no dogparks thank god to worry about. When the movie BABE came out when I would take the pups places all I heard was kids wanting to pet "Fly' and "Rex" and still kids and parents asked for the most part to approach and pet.

 

[Blue_Dog]

I hate this to.

Blue really doesn't like little kids unless he is introduced properly. He is friendly as long as he has the chance to sniff their hand. Blue actually scares most people away, a big dog with ice blue eyes wearing a 'muzzle' (halti) as some people call it. I don't mind. Anyways I was once on a walk and this couple was walking behind me. Suddenly Blue jumped and spun around terrified of something. I turned around and faced the couple then the guy said:
"Sorry I just pulled his tail!" So I told him (imagine a 12 year old at the time lecturing a 40 or so year old man) that he should ask nicely and get permission. lol he was so embarrassed.
You just pulled his tail? I mean come on people. :/

 

[oc_spirit]

Oh my yes!!!! People will come right up and start gushing over the boys and getting in their faces (people of all ages). Now OC soaks up the attention and lavishes in it but Ronan isnt that type of dog. If he will do the initial greeting (sniff their hand and let them pet him for a couple of seconds) but quickly gets bored of them and wants nothing to do with them. I've had people YANKING on his leash to get him to come back!!!! Grrr Ronan's a very sensitive dog and to him any type of pop on the leash (let alone a YANK) is a correction so he doesnt understand what he is doing wrong (standing beside me watching the people interact with OC and not letting them touch him). Pisses me off! But not as much as people who just come up and pet the dogs without asking especially kids!

 

[Scooter]

Maybe bratty kids should be put on leashes just kiddin'

My brother and his wife have a yorki-poo who is about 8 pounds of CUTENESS. People actually try to pick her up without asking, if you can believe that!