[nagdu] How do any of you deal with small children wanting to touch your guide dog

[Cindy Ray]

I would say it is the woman's problem. That is presumptuous for someone to think that their kid or anyone else should be able to pet your dog if they ask. That's just ridiculous, and I think you did what you felt you needed to do. Let it go. <Grin>

Cindy

On Apr 7, 2011, at 8:53 PM, Peggy wrote:

> It's a personal choice, if you didn't want her to pet your dog, don't feel guilty for saying no.  Oftentimes I'll let small children pet the dog but explain why it's great that they asked.  Other people don't want their dog petted at all and it really is a personal choice.  If you explained that it was a service animal and was working and that you'd rather him/her not be petted at this time, then you did all you could.  Some people will be irritated no matter what we do so I wouldn't worry about it.
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> Hi everyone,
> The other day this lady got mad at me for not letting her 4 year old touch my guide dog.  I kind of felt bad afterwards, do you think It was rong for me to tell her no?  I tried to be as polite as Possible.  Do any of you have any tips on what I should next time that happens again.
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