fainty_girl Posted January 3, 2013 Share Posted January 3, 2013 Nope, I don't normally go and pat other dogs, because not all dogs are particularly interested in strangers and I don't want to annoy the dog's owner. I don't mind it if somebody talks to me when I'm out with the dogs or asks to pat them, most of the time other people just smile at my dogs, particularly Tilly because of the way she looks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
voloclydes Posted January 3, 2013 Share Posted January 3, 2013 Well sometimes I do but mostly dogs accost me... I have a large group of my own, I must smell to other dogs.... They approach, me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HazyWal Posted January 3, 2013 Share Posted January 3, 2013 I like to give them a pat if they come wiggling up to me but always ask first. I had the pleasure of meeting up with doler Ons for coffee on NYE morning at a seaside cafe here on the coast with her gorgeous dogs :) I think we were the most popular table at the cafe with two greyhounds sprawled out and a Coolie and a Griffon. It was lovely to see so many kids stop and ooh and ahh over our dogs but all asked first if they could have a pat. I actually chased a man walking a greyhound in my suburb when I came out of the bank a few months back for a pat. Turns out his wife met Stan and Maddie down at the beach one day when we were walking and ended up adopting one. He said she was the most beautiful dog and the family loved her...I was pretty chuffed about that :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WreckitWhippet Posted January 3, 2013 Share Posted January 3, 2013 Mostly no, as that what I have my own dogs for. I also don't know where those dogs have been and what they've been in contact with. I'm more than happy to pat, kiss and do whatever with dogs that are known to me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dory the Doted One Posted January 3, 2013 Share Posted January 3, 2013 Depends. But Yes. And I usually ask the dogs to sit first. No sit. No Pat. Some dogs just have a happy, infectious nature, I can't help but want to pat them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HazyWal Posted January 3, 2013 Share Posted January 3, 2013 Depends. But Yes. And I usually ask the dogs to sit first. No sit. No Pat. Some dogs just have a happy, infectious nature, I can't help but want to pat them. My Greyhounds would be devastated...they don't sit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OSoSwift Posted January 3, 2013 Share Posted January 3, 2013 Sometimes and maybe :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dory the Doted One Posted January 3, 2013 Share Posted January 3, 2013 Depends. But Yes. And I usually ask the dogs to sit first. No sit. No Pat. Some dogs just have a happy, infectious nature, I can't help but want to pat them. My Greyhounds would be devastated...they don't sit I have been known to make exceptions...like standing nicely. :D Greyhounds are particularly nice to pat, they are just the right height. :laugh: (and soooo soft...and they lean...and and and....well they're Greyhounds. ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loving my Oldies Posted January 3, 2013 Share Posted January 3, 2013 Depends. But Yes. And I usually ask the dogs to sit first. No sit. No Pat. Some dogs just have a happy, infectious nature, I can't help but want to pat them. My Greyhounds would be devastated...they don't sit Yes, but the flowers in their hair would be a pretty good indication that they were up for a smooch or three. :laugh: Big dog lovers, eat your hearts out. I've just had a very special doggy treat on my footpath. I was in the driveway pruning some bushes and this woman walked past with a BBBBBIIIIIIIGGGGGGGG glossy black dog. OMG!! So beautiful. I had my suspicions, but asked her what he was. Cane Corso! Stunning. Needless to say, I had to get the whole story because I've never seen her and the dog before and because of the layout of the streets every dog getting walked in this neighbourhood goes past my place eventually. Turns out he is 15 months old,called Sarge (was Kaiser), this family is his seventh home!!!! He comes from Big Dog Rescue and the lady volunteered there. The last time I'd bought my raw dog food, the owner gave me the biggest bag of liver treats that I would never get through so, I rushed inside, grabbed a big handful to give her and put Sarge "through his paces" LOL. Gosh what a beautiful dog. Although I have to be honest, I could not cope with a drooling dog ! But I know where she lives, so I can get a big black glossy beautiful dog fix in the future. I told her to whistle when she goes past again LOL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staffyluv Posted January 3, 2013 Author Share Posted January 3, 2013 I have been watching Sarge on Facebook DD - he looks divine.. Lucky you getting to meet him in person.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HazyWal Posted January 3, 2013 Share Posted January 3, 2013 Depends. But Yes. And I usually ask the dogs to sit first. No sit. No Pat. Some dogs just have a happy, infectious nature, I can't help but want to pat them. My Greyhounds would be devastated...they don't sit I have been known to make exceptions...like standing nicely. :D Greyhounds are particularly nice to pat, they are just the right height. :laugh: (and soooo soft...and they lean...and and and....well they're Greyhounds. ) Oh yes they can stand and lean :D Nice DD, I've never met a Cane Corso Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alibi Posted January 3, 2013 Share Posted January 3, 2013 No, only if its a type of dog that intrests me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huski Posted January 3, 2013 Share Posted January 3, 2013 I don't approach people to pat their dogs, but if I am walking past and the dog approaches me I make a friendly comment etc. When my Sibe was young we used to have people pull over in their car, get out and ask to pat him! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loving my Oldies Posted January 3, 2013 Share Posted January 3, 2013 (edited) I have been watching Sarge on Facebook DD - he looks divine.. Lucky you getting to meet him in person.. Oh, really, I don't follow it? Maybe, I should take a look, give an update to make a few more people jealous :laugh: I'm here to tell you, StaffyLuv, he is one gorgeous gorgeous dog and I sure hope I see more of him (but I'll have a hand towel at the ready)...... I see you are in Canberra so if ever you come to Sydney, let me know and I'll take you to meet him = LOL. ETA: I found the FB entry. Lovely to see him leaping around his new back yard. His new owner told me he was just great with her existing dog. Edited January 3, 2013 by Danny's Darling Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Avanti* Posted January 3, 2013 Share Posted January 3, 2013 Do you say hi to random dogs? I don't pat them but have been known to say 'hello gorgeous'. It's been very embarrassing when the owner thought you meant them though. :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loving my Oldies Posted January 3, 2013 Share Posted January 3, 2013 (edited) Do you say hi to random dogs? I don't pat them but have been known to say 'hello gorgeous'. It's been very embarrassing when the owner thought you meant them though. :laugh: Ha ha ha that's what you tell us. Hmmm, nice pick up line. I might try it. :laugh: :laugh: I have been know to say the same and then add that the two legged one isn't too bad either. :D :D Edited January 3, 2013 by Danny's Darling Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Her Majesty Dogmad Posted January 3, 2013 Share Posted January 3, 2013 Quite often I'll have a chat to someone and end up patting their dog. The last dog I admired and was making a fuss of was a large black dog in the vet, it was an Akita cross and he was just lovely. Contrary to what DOL members may have read about me in some members' presumptuous posts on this forum, I like dogs of all kinds - with nice natures - I just happen to currently own small dogs. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Avanti* Posted January 3, 2013 Share Posted January 3, 2013 Do you say hi to random dogs? I don't pat them but have been known to say 'hello gorgeous'. It's been very embarrassing when the owner thought you meant them though. :laugh: Ha ha ha that's what you tell us. Hmmm, nice pick up line. I might try it. :laugh: :laugh: I have been know to say the same and then add that the two legged one isn't too bad either. :D :D But it's usually the dog that is the better looking! :laugh: :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loving my Oldies Posted January 3, 2013 Share Posted January 3, 2013 Do you say hi to random dogs? I don't pat them but have been known to say 'hello gorgeous'. It's been very embarrassing when the owner thought you meant them though. :laugh: Ha ha ha that's what you tell us. Hmmm, nice pick up line. I might try it. :laugh: :laugh: I have been know to say the same and then add that the two legged one isn't too bad either. :D :D But it's usually the dog that is the better looking! :laugh: :laugh: Oh, without a doubt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Clover Posted January 3, 2013 Share Posted January 3, 2013 (edited) Not often, I will say hi to oldies if it is ok with their owners tough. I get dogs that come into work to get fitted for various things and I have a hard time saying hello and giving them a pat sometimes . Eta: I do make exceptions for rescue greyhounds, I can spot a Gap hound a mile away . Edited January 3, 2013 by Clover Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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