Thread: Art: Common-language is key to dog-bite prevention
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Old 17-07-2010, 09:48 PM
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Cool Re: Art: Common-language is key to dog-bite prevention
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Originally Posted by tripod View Post
Terry your post reminds me of this excellent blog article from Deborah Flick: Boulder Dog » Blog Archive » Thank You for Ignoring My Dog
Love that link. I have a dog (Chucky) who really does not like people approaching him to touch him. All stems back to how he was treated as a tiny pup and while I have got him to accept people touching him, I cannot make him like it. He does like to decide if he wants to be mates and if he does, then people get kisses and cuddles! If he doesn't then he stands back and ignores them and I respect his decision. Sadly, many people think they have a given right to touch dogs though and don't always understand when I say "Leave him alone please as he does not want to be touched." But I don't care, he is my dog and not theirs and they have no right to force their attentions onto him.
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