I have noticed that not only do I do this with other pet owners........ they also do it with me! I have been approached on MANY occasions when out on a walk with Jamie and had a friendly conversation with the person, where that person inquired about her and never introduced themselves, asked my name, etc. The thought never occurred to me that this was odd behavior until now! So being on the receiving end of it, no, it doesn't bother me. Frankly I am flattered when people come up and ask me about my dog as I love to talk about her, even if they don't introduce themselves or tell me anything about themselves.

There have been a few occasions though where I would run into another owner walking their dog and we'd have a conversation and they'd bring up behavioral issues, then sometimes I introduce myself as a vet tech and offer advice to help them. But really... other than that, it's all about the dogs!!!