[nagdu] Changing my Petting Policy

[Kristeen Hughes]

I tend to be on the side of not letting my dog be petted as a rule. He is not there for people to pet and admire. He really doesn't care, so it's easier. When people ask and if't the situation is one I feel comfortable in, I may do as Michael says and remove the harness for a pet, but this is not as common as it once was. I think people have enough access to dogs, that they will not suffer unduly, if they can not pet mine. I'm not mean about it, unless necessary, but the Harness is the uniform and if I can explain this to people and they get it, it helps all the way around. These dogs are trained by most schools to regard the harness as business and they do not expect to be petted while wearing it. I find that's the best policy for me.

Kristeen & Mendle

On Apr 29, 2014, at 1:22 AM, Darla Rogers <djrogers0628 at gmail.com> wrote:

> Hi everyone,
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>                The Handsome Huck is a people magnet and peo9ple are magnets
> for him; there is some petting--last time going through a revolving
> door--and I used to let him sit and be petted, but I don't believe this is
> in the best interest of our working relationship?
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>                Any ideas?  Strategies?  Explanations?
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> Darla & Mister Socialite
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> Darla J. Rogers
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> djrogers0628 at gmail.com
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