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

[Bunny Davidson]

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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