Comments on: No, My Dog DOES NOT Want To “Meet” Your Dog

By: Groovy Goldendoodles

Groovy Goldendoodles — Sat, 23 Jan 2016 19:45:10 +0000

I go through that a great deal #almostdaily – People with dogs seem to believe that mine are supposed to want to play mid walk with theirs. I’ve even entered the street to give up the sidewalk and they’ve come into the street after us. If I want them to play with other dogs – it will be with dogs we are familiar with (and their peeps too!) Great post –

By: Beth | Daily Dog Tag

Beth | Daily Dog Tag — Sat, 23 Jan 2016 17:31:37 +0000

In the summer we walk past a lot of boaters who are staying for the night. It is always fun to see the dogs (usually a couple of different boats have them) and the dogs seem so mellow as a group. I realize now that it is no accident, their humans have done right by them to help them be so laid back and comfortable in different environments.

By: Boo's Mom

Boo's Mom — Fri, 22 Jan 2016 20:03:16 +0000

Personally, we try and walk where it is not to populated. Almost impossible to find many places if any like that in my area.
When I see a dog walker approaching us, I’ll cross the street, turn around and back track our hikes. I’ve actually put my hand out as in “Stop” to let people know we don’t want to meet. We don’t go to dog parks either.
I suggest people who want play dates for their dogs arrange them with a friends dog who they are familiar with and not try to approach strange dogs on walks.
Great article! Thanks for posting!!

By: Lindsay

Lindsay — Fri, 22 Jan 2016 01:14:39 +0000

I could feel the tension from here when you described meeting the red dog! Sigh … it happens all the time. Like you, when that happens I don’t pull Ace away because I know that can add tension. I try to keep my tone and energy light and sometimes I make that little clicking noise with my tongue to try to get either dog’s attention away for a second. I’ve definitely caused little scuffles by tugging on the leash but sometimes you feel like you have no choice!

By: Robert

Robert — Thu, 21 Jan 2016 13:28:42 +0000

And then there is Dog flu. It’s rampant in Chicago and I don’t want to expose my boy to it. I often come across like a dick but my dog’s well being is more important than having a civil interaction.

By: Rumpy

Rumpy — Thu, 21 Jan 2016 02:33:04 +0000

I don’t take a chance. Rumpy already has a strike against him because he’s a “dangerous breed.” If your not-so-dangerous breed dog starts some crap with mine, guess which dog will end up being blamed? Yep, so keep your dog away from mine. I don’t even walk near people who have their dogs out; we turn and go a different direction. I hate to do that, but it’s in Rumpy’s best interest.

By: Lauren Miller

Lauren Miller — Wed, 20 Jan 2016 21:14:15 +0000

In reply to Pamela. We do the same thing when we meet bloggers or other online dog friends! :D You're right! It's definitely easier to arrange that with a person who knows what they are doing than a random stranger!

By: lexy

lexy — Wed, 20 Jan 2016 19:41:12 +0000

I am usually the person asking from a distance “Is your dog friendly?” as I’m walking the neighbourhood. And if it’s anything other than ‘YES!’ (“um… welll…” … just say no), then I give them space. And if the other dog is reading as anything other than friendly and comfortable, I’ll avoid interaction. If I’m not comfortable with the other dog when someone asks me if my dog is friendly/ok to meet up, I either say he’s sick, or straight up ‘no, not friendly’. I also tell people with any more than 1 or 2 kids (or kids that are screaming and running) that he isn’t friendly, because being mobbed by littles makes him very uncomfortable.

By: jan

jan — Wed, 20 Jan 2016 19:13:21 +0000

With 4 dogs, even little guys, we are pretty much left alone. Yes, Poodles can be intimidating when they have back up.

By: Pamela

Pamela — Wed, 20 Jan 2016 18:24:38 +0000

In reply to Monika & Sam. I feel sad more than I feel angry. The person is missing out on a better relationship that comes from trying to understand their dog. The dog is missing out on having a person wo doesn't only love him but also understands him.