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Crotch sniffing dogs?
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 2010-04-01 11:04 AM |
Member 143   Oklahoma City, OK |  Subject: Crotch sniffing dogs?The previous thread about dogs chasing you on your bike reminded me of an incident and discussion my wife & I had recently. We visited some friends, who have a large dog that they keep in the house. As soon as we walked in, the dog starts jumping on us, licking our hands, and persistently sniffing our 'crevices'. The owners kept telling it, NO, and to stop, but the stupid mutt wouldn't listen/obey. I kept pushing it away from me, but we were in a rather small space and it wouldn't quit. Fortunately we weren't there long, and were glad to leave. Which is sad since we like these people. What is the proper etiquette when dealing with situations when the owner obviously has no control? Do you speak up and ask them to take it to a different room so will stop bothering them? Would you be offended at such a request? As non-pet owners, we find this gross and annoying. |
| 2010-04-01 11:38 AM in reply to: #2762697 |
Expert 2189 Dodge County, MN (out in the corn) | Subject: RE: Crotch sniffing dogs? As the owner of a sometimes usually badly behaved dog, I would have not allowed that to happen. When someone is coming to our house, she goes in her room and stays there. I am so annoyed when people are oblivious to their animals' (and children's) bad behavior. I think in your situation, I would have said something. |
| 2010-04-01 11:42 AM in reply to: #2762697 |
Champion 4942 Richmond, VA | Subject: RE: Crotch sniffing dogs? being a dog person, I probably would have gotten down on one knee and then played with the dog. if the owner is going to be oblivious to his dog, i'll become oblivious to the owner. unless of course, did you have dog treats in your pockets? |
| 2010-04-01 11:50 AM in reply to: #2762697 |
Expert 1461 Sarnia, Ontario | Subject: RE: Crotch sniffing dogs? the dog probably thought you were being rude by not sniffing back |
| 2010-04-01 12:01 PM in reply to: #2762697 |
Pro 6767 the Alabama part of Pennsylvania | Subject: RE: Crotch sniffing dogs? You don't greet your friends with a quick sniff to the crotch? The dog should be taught to sit and stay so that when non-pet people come around, the dog isn't so in their space. Even without the crotch sniff, some people are nervous about animals. But more concerning to me about the dog's behavior is the jumping up. Dog's do get excited about people and jumping to be at eye level is a normal but inappropriate behavior. If the dog is jumping up to greet you, while waiting for the owners to take control, turn yourself a quarter turn and bring up your knee, so the dog is kept at a distance. This, along with a firm "No, Sit", or "No, Down" should back off the dog if he/she has had any decent training. |
| 2010-04-01 12:03 PM in reply to: #2762975 |
Champion 4942 Richmond, VA | Subject: RE: Crotch sniffing dogs? gearboy - 2010-04-01 1:01 PM ... turn yourself a quarter turn and bring up your knee....
... raise your arms above your head, flitter your hands and proclaim "i'm a fairy"... (multi-colored wand optional) |
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