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Lynx said:
toinena do you have a problem there with people walking up and petting your dogs? I'm not sure what the culture over there is like.

I was at a convention center a few years ago and I saw a blind lady with a service dog. The service dog was in an "on duty" stance, alert and waiting. I asked the lady if it was permitted to pet the dog while he was on duty.

The lady replied, "Well at least YOU asked first. Most people don't." Apparently she had much experience with people walking up and petting the on-duty dog without asking.

People see a dog and they don't really LOOK at the dog and notice what the dog's attitude is, they just see "Oh look at the cute doggy!" and try to pet him. I was curious if you had a problem in your area with people trying to pet your dog while he was on duty.
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There was a time when it was common knowledge to not make contact with a service or working dog.
 
Lynx said:
toinena do you have a problem there with people walking up and petting your dogs? I'm not sure what the culture over there is like.

I was at a convention center a few years ago and I saw a blind lady with a service dog. The service dog was in an "on duty" stance, alert and waiting. I asked the lady if it was permitted to pet the dog while he was on duty.

The lady replied, "Well at least YOU asked first. Most people don't." Apparently she had much experience with people walking up and petting the on-duty dog without asking.

People see a dog and they don't really LOOK at the dog and notice what the dog's attitude is, they just see "Oh look at the cute doggy!" and try to pet him. I was curious if you had a problem in your area with people trying to pet your dog while he was on duty.
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That's a really good question. As Memo is brand new, the bonding is crucial in the beginning, and I need to be more restrictive. I got Plato in 2010, so it is easier for me to talk about him.

I appreciate that people ask before petting. If I am in a place or situation where it is demanding for the dog I say no. And if I don't trust the person or I am in a hurry. At church he is every kids' pet. They all pet him and he enjoys it more than the loud worship. When at home I say your welcome when he can go to visitors (As I have many AirBnb guests and students) and he is a real charmer and loves everybody. At work or at meetings he has to lie still until break. He knows that word! Then he comes to me and some of the students might want to pet him and it is ok. Most students are Muslim, so I have to keep him under control. I still remember some Somali women jumping up in the couch of fear from him. I let people pet him as long as I know I will get his attention when needed.

It is no black and white answer. But in a grocery store or in meetings you should never ask for petting a dog on duty.
 
Actually I think you are right , it was probably the other Gary who just went
by the user name "Gary" my apologies! He is the one who had surgery...
 
Tommy379 said:
I'd been talking to a girl for a few months, kinda as friends. Met up once awhile back. A couple of weeks ago, she said she was into me.... wanted more. I've been into her from the start. We were supposed to have a date the other day. She cancelled, said she was sick. I haven't heard back from her. I just feel like I lost my best friend.
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If you want to give her the benefit of the doubt, you might consider that maybe she was too nervous to go out with you. Maybe she didn't she herself worthy of you.

It won't hurt to try again. Don't judge her too harshly, yet. Give her another chance. If she dumps you again then you know she's not right for you.
 
Tommy379 said:
I'd been talking to a girl for a few months, kinda as friends. Met up once awhile back. A couple of weeks ago, she said she was into me.... wanted more. I've been into her from the start. We were supposed to have a date the other day. She cancelled, said she was sick. I haven't heard back from her. I just feel like I lost my best friend.
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Maybe she's just still sick.
 
I'm still here and happy to report that I'm doing very well. The surgery was a complete success and I'm feeling so much better :)



Magenta said:
Actually I think you are right , it was probably the other Gary who just went
by the user name "Gary" my apologies! He is the one who had surgery...
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