Kirty Posted November 8, 2010 Share Posted November 8, 2010 I took Pia with me to collect my son from school, and afterwards we went to the playground. Pia has to be muzzled because she is not GAP tested (yet) but she is the sweetest dog you'll ever meet. Anyway, I thought the muzzle would deter people, but nup! I had so many kids come RUNNING up to her wanting to pat her, while their parents sat miles away watching on!! I told every one of them to stop, explained how to approach a dog, etc. They were all nice enough kids, just had no idea about dogs. Pia LOVED all the attention. Seriously though, surely if you saw a muzzled dog you would tell your kids to stay away from it, or at LEAST ask the owner first!! I must say though, I was very impressed with three kids who obviously had good parents - they slowly walked up and asked if they could pat her, then offered their hand, and patted her. I made sure I told them how clever they were. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
all that glitters Posted November 8, 2010 Share Posted November 8, 2010 Aww that's a nice story!!! Go Pia!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoldenGirl85 Posted November 8, 2010 Share Posted November 8, 2010 Well obviously if she is muzzled then she is safe now! its only once the muzzle comes off then the kids are at risk of being eaten Glad she did you proud though!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverHaze Posted November 8, 2010 Share Posted November 8, 2010 When i was at the vets the other day, sitting in the waiting room, i got to observe all sorts of wonderful stuff. One of my favs had to be a young girl come in with her dog muzzled - ok she knows she has an issue and is being responsible - great! Then a moron with a poodle comes in and lets his dog go right up to the muzzled dog, right into it's face and say hello - the moron was not even paying attention. What was worse was this poodle was on a show leash in a show cut - surely this person should have had a better clue!!! And as others have said, if the dog is muzzled, well then in the issue of danger is non existent! Obviously they have never wittnessed a determined dog getting out of a muzzle! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stitch Posted November 8, 2010 Share Posted November 8, 2010 OK - what is GAP registered??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chezy Posted November 8, 2010 Share Posted November 8, 2010 and yet I have had people give me a wide berth when Chops has his halti on "thats dog has a musslke keep away from it " Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusky Posted November 8, 2010 Share Posted November 8, 2010 OK - what is GAP registered??? Greyhounds as pets Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whiskedaway Posted November 8, 2010 Share Posted November 8, 2010 and yet I have had people give me a wide berth when Chops has his halti on "thats dog has a musslke keep away from it " Same here! I've been asked when Akira is wearing her halti "she's wearing a muzzle, is she dangerous?" and my reply is always "if you don't like being licked to death, then yes she's dangerous". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andisa Posted November 8, 2010 Share Posted November 8, 2010 (edited) Kirty - I think most people are not concerned about muzzled greyhounds, it is nice seeing them without muzzles in the public. I have used a gentle leader on a Rottie before and heard "stay away from that nasty dog - it's got a muzzle on". Funny thing is I don't have to say much - her under 10 yo said it better than I could - "It's not a muzzle and not all dogs are mean". I had a giggle and told the kid he is spot on and reassured his mother that her son was right and my dog is not nasty. She got huffy and walked off. Edited November 8, 2010 by Andisa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greytmate Posted November 8, 2010 Share Posted November 8, 2010 OK - what is GAP registered??? Have passed a test with GAP and has been awarded Green Collar. These dogs don't have to be muzzled. Kirty do you live in a racing area? I find kids living in those areas know people with kennels of greyhounds, and know they are generally safe with people, and don't have any fear. Also, really young kids don't know what muzzles are, it depends on if their parents have told them. Besides that, I find that children are attracted to the way a greyhound will stand still for pats instead of reacting excitedly and jumping around. Even children who are really sacred of dogs will relax at a safe distance and watch, as long as the dog keeps still. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Bright Posted November 9, 2010 Share Posted November 9, 2010 Kids should be taught how to approach dogs This is a good story and maybe you could try to talk to the school for a show and tell on how kids should approach dog Or at least your son's class Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirty Posted November 9, 2010 Author Share Posted November 9, 2010 Not a racing area Greytmate. :D And it wasn't so much the kids that amused me, but more the parents letting their kids run up. I did speak to a few parents AFTER it happened and none of them knew that all Greys had to be muzzled. One even told their child it was 'because they are often snappy' - AFTER she let her child pat it! LOL! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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