Originally posted by Karen
I always ask the owner if he or she is present. If there's no owner present, I pet the dog anyway. I always have, though some dogs I approach cautiously if they are giving "unfriendly" signals. But I convince them I'm okay, then pet them anyway!


I understand not everyone can, or should, approach strange dogs.

P.S. I have always talked to strangers, too. Probably drove my mother crazy when I was little, but I always have! And never gotten in trouble for it, either!
He he he Karen - that's me to a 'T' - both the dogs and talking to strangers!! As a toddler I was so painfully shy I used to hide my face on my Mum's lap! I think she was just so pleased when I 'came out of my shell'.

Lynne