YES, always, even the cat! Because we just moved to a new place where I don't know, nor trust, a lot of people yet. Not only that but Charlie is VERY skittish and prone to bolting when the door is open if there is a lot of commotion going on. Not only that, but if I am EVER out walking him and for whatever reason he gets spooked and bolts, chances of him coming back even to me are pretty slim. I am so scared of one of mine running off. Charlie mostly. But Jamie is so friendly, she will walk up to ANYONE, and that scares me too.