I am not a dog owner, but I absolutely love all animals. The thing is, I don't appreciate going to someones house to have their huge lab or whatever kind of dog they have slobber all over my clean clothes and bury his snout in my private areas! The dog practically knocks me over, I am very petite. The owner sees that I'm uncomfortable about this and says "oh, he's really friendly, he just wants to sniff you, he won't bite"...I want to say, "well I don't like being sniffed! get the dog away from me!!!!" but I'm too reserved to do that. WHY dog owners? Why? Why do you allow this to happen??!! I don't understand why you wouldn't realize that not everyone wants to be covered in dog hair, dog slobber and feel violated by everyone watching the dog sniff you. Explain yourselves.
2007-04-30 03:26:26 · 11 answers · asked by betrayed 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
Angela C - Obviously you're a dog owner or else you wouldn't have been so offended by my question. I'm not uptight but it's people with ATTITUDES like yours that own those misbehaved dogs.
2007-04-30 10:30:08 · update #1
First of all, I'm not a huge dog fan. I do know people who have them, and I feel about dogs the way some people feel about kids--I like them well enough, but I don't want any. :)
It has been my experience that people who own dogs think of them as their "children" (whether they have human children or not) and they probably don't see the dog jumping on your/licking your face/etc. as a problem because they, themselves, don't mind it.
As far as what to say to the dogs' owners when this happens...I don't really know. Maybe when they open the front door for you and the dog's right there, make it a point to immediately reach down and pat the dog's head (while actually trying to restrain it from jumping on you). If the dog's just too big, when it lunges for you, step back from it.
Sorry--I wish I could be more help, but everyone I know has small dogs, and if they jump (which most of them don't) it's not usually a big deal. I just (gently, of course!) push the dog off me and back onto the floor.
2007-04-30 05:39:04 · answer #1 · answered by brevejunkie 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You are going to these peoples houses.You know that they have the dog and don't control it. But there is light in the end of this tunnel. Call ahead and give the time you will be there and ask if they will put up the dog so you don't feel overwhelmed. Tell them you don't feel like being a weeble wobble for there dog. I have a big dog to and I am bad about not holding my dog back at times. But if someone is uncomfortable I will put up my dog. Don't forget these pet owners live with these big pets everyday and are use to the behavior and forget that everyone don't appreciate it. Speak up. I wouldn't be offended. I would be more offended if some one didn't same something and didn't come back because of a dog.
2007-04-30 04:50:23 · answer #2 · answered by norielorie 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Tell your friend how you feel about the dog being all over you. In my experience, dog owners assume that everyone loves their dogs as much as they do. If the dog makes you uncomfortable or you can't stand the dirty clothes or crotch sniffing SPEAK UP to your friend! If that person values your friendship, they will do something (put the dog in another room or outside) to make you feel more comfortable. Good luck.
2007-04-30 05:33:20 · answer #3 · answered by startwinkle05 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
My dog likes to give hugs. To family and people we know well, it's cute. To people who have never been to our house before, it's a little overwhelming. So when someone who has never been over before or whom I know doesn't appreciate his hugs comes over, I put him in another room. Problem solved.
You could always act like you're afraid of dogs. People may not understand that you just don't like their precious baby, but they should be more accomodating if they think you are scared.
2007-04-30 04:10:01 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
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2017-01-09 03:51:02 · answer #5 · answered by riddell 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why do YOU allow the dog to jump on you and nudge your privates?
You need to assert yourself. An easy nudge to their underbelly can get them to stop jumping on you. Pushing them off of you also will help. Ignore them while they are pouncing you while conversing with your friends. When the dog calms down and if you want them to, call the dog over.
We've told everyone who visits to give him an easy knee into his chest will help him realize not to jump up on you. Or to push him off of you each time.
You either need to have a serious talk with the dog owners or not go over there anymore until the dog is better behaved.
2007-04-30 06:29:42 · answer #6 · answered by Terri 7 · 1⤊ 4⤋
As you can see from my picture, my dog is a highly evolved, civilized dog. He wouldn't jump on you, but he may offer to mix you a cocktail when you come in the door.
2007-04-30 04:18:43 · answer #7 · answered by allforasia 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
That house belongs to that person, if you don't like it don't go there. I own a small dog, so I don't have this problem. But it's just like with smoking. I'm a smoker and I respect peoples wishes outside of my home,but don't come to my house and expect me not to smoke. That is that dog's home, no one is forcing you to be there.
2007-04-30 05:14:12 · answer #8 · answered by Heather 3 · 5⤊ 1⤋
ok first of all we are all not like your friend with the crotch sniffing dog!
when guests come into my home my dogs are front and center until the food comes out. my dogs greet our guests with happy wagging tails and one of them shakes a paw to greet you . after you sit down my newfie becomes a footstool and my wolfhound terrier becomes the entertainment for a few minutes before she lays beside you and gives you the odd kiss on your hand. Some people havent taken the time to train their dogs for guests. you should take up your issues with your friends dog with your friend ..not all of us.
2007-04-30 04:30:22 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
Come over to my place. My dog will bone your leg.
2007-04-30 03:42:21 · answer #10 · answered by Ray2play 5 · 5⤊ 0⤋