[nagdu] just say "no" (petting dog)

[Lora and Myrtle]

Saying no doesn't work and neither does the sign in my situations. I have to
physically grab their arm and take it away from my service dog annoying.
sigh

On Mon, Dec 8, 2008 at 11:21 AM, Bunny Davidson <bunnydavidson at live.com>wrote:

>
> It always amazes me that people will pass me in a shop, a sidewalk or
> somewhere else public
> as i am walking with my dog in her gear (her vest says on both sides,
> service dog-do not pet)
> these folks (most of them) dont even acknowlege me, but they talk all mushy
> and cutesy to my dog,
> sometimes even wistelling and calling her ... and lots of them pet her in
> spite of the patch saying not to.
>
> I finally started telling them "Excuse me , but did you know my dog is
> WORKING and I am disabled?
> Please realize that any form of distraction puts my life /health in danger
> and i would appreciate it if you would please ignore my service dog so she
> can do her job. thanks"
>
> then most say "oh, okay" and are pleasant as they go away...once in a while
> someone acts all nasty, like they are entitled to do
> whatever they want regardless, but that is rare....
> I think the key for me is to use a nice tone of voice but be firm in my
> position.
>
> a couple times after having a very bad day i have had a snotty tone in
> stating my case, and got snotty replies! lol...
>
> (patience, something I need in my christmas stocking!)
>
> hugs 2uall,
> bunny
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Lora and Leader Dog Myrtle