{"id":3950,"date":"2020-02-24T00:49:44","date_gmt":"2020-02-24T00:49:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.animalhealthfoundation.net\/blog\/?p=3950"},"modified":"2021-05-03T19:31:22","modified_gmt":"2021-05-03T19:31:22","slug":"please-dont-rush-up-to-pet-my-dog","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.animalhealthfoundation.org\/blog\/2020\/02\/please-dont-rush-up-to-pet-my-dog\/","title":{"rendered":"Please don\u2019t rush up to pet my dog!"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Dear parents,<\/span><\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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I realize my dog is super cute. I know it is fun to watch her playing fetch with me and it drew your child’s attention when I walked by with my pup.<\/p>\n

I am guessing that your family probably doesn\u2019t have a dog right how and it appears from all the fuss I\u2019m overhearing that your kids really want one. I applaud your determination to not get a pet until you really have the time for one. It is a very responsible choice to wait.<\/p>\n

But here\u2019s the thing, just because I\u2019m out and about with my dog<\/strong><\/em>, doesn\u2019t mean she is public property to be approached or touched. She isn\u2019t that used to kids and in fact, isn\u2019t all that comfortable with strangers in general. I bring my dog out for walks and to the park so I can spend time with her<\/strong><\/em> and we can enjoy the fresh air together.<\/p>\n

I honestly don\u2019t want to appear rude or say anything harsh to your kids, but if they rush up to her or try to hug her, it will make her nervous and I\u2019m not 100% certain how she might react. It\u2019s my responsibility to keep her safe in the world so I\u2019d appreciate if you would simply admire and keep your distance.<\/p>\n

I\u2019m sure you would feel the same if I was excited and came rushing up to hug your kid because he was wearing such a cute outfit. Actually, I wouldn’t blame you if you called the cops on me if I actually did that!<\/p>\n

But you see what I mean? Personal space is a big deal for both humans and dogs. Let’s just be mutually respectful of one another and simply smile and nod as we keep walking and pass by. I promise that if I wanted you to come say hi, I would invite you and your kids to come pet her. If I felt like interacting, I\u2019d make it obvious, but if I didn’t issue that invitation, please keep moving or just ADMIRE from a distance.<\/p>\n

Thanks for understanding and for helping raise your kids to understand that dogs need to feel safe too.<\/p>\n

Sincerely,<\/p>\n

A responsible dog owner<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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