Question of the Day - Wednesday, September 24th, 2025

[azurbanclucker]

Just curious, why?

People get apprehensive when you introduce "Lothar, Devourer of SOULS!" as your pet.

 

[BigBlueHen53]

Just curious, why?

Because people are idiots. What's the first thing Joe Q Public says when he knows your dog's name?

"Corky, Sit. Sit, Corky, Sit!"

Listen my dog knows Sit, okay? He helps teach my dog obedience class and has done for six years.. He also knows who his mommy is, and it ain't you. He is trained to IGNORE strangers. He will let you pet him, but he's not going to jump in your car, or follow you, or come when you call him or take treats from you, or obey you in any way. He's MY dog. Nachos. Mine. But to spare him from fools like you*, if you ask me his name I'll smile and say something friendly like "Fluffy." Which is not his name but makes you feel good.

Not YOU, you, John Q Public "you." Lol.

 

[BigBlueHen53]

People get apprehensive when you introduce "Lothar, Devourer of SOULS!" as your pet.

Good one, Azzie. Wish I'd thought of it.

 

[Squawkers]

Because people are idiots. What's the first thing Joe Q Public says when he knows your dog's name?

"Corky, Sit. Sit, Corky, Sit!"

Listen my dog knows Sit, okay? He helps teach my dog obedience class and has done for six years.. He also knows who his mommy is, and it ain't you. He is trained to IGNORE strangers. He will let you pet him, but he's not going to jump in your car, or follow you, or come when you call him or take treats from you, or obey you in any way. He's MY dog. Nachos. Mine. But to spare him from fools like you*, if you ask me his name I'll smile and say something friendly like "Fluffy." Which is not his name but makes you feel good.

Not YOU, you, John Q Public "you." Lol.

I feel ya! Makes sense. Chase ignores people whether they say his name or not

 

[BigBlueHen53]

I feel ya! Makes sense. Chase ignores people whether they say his name or not

Good boy!

 

[Luckyhen006]

I don't take my dog out in public. The most public she ever really gets is the vet, and the occasional camping trip. But even while camping she's not around any strangers, so

 

[cavemanrich]

When I do walk my dog, now and in the past, do not encounter people very often. So not an occurrence for someone to want to pet my dog,,,,dogs.
I have lap dogs, so not dangerous. I do have on leash to control them.

I of course would always ask if its OK and does dog bite.
Today I encountered some peeps walking their dog past my home. I seen it was a tiny young dog, and he was quite shy. I did approach them to just ask some questions. Not about petting, but type, and age. I then asked if I could snap a picture of the little one. They said,, no problem,, and tried to get little doggie closer to where I could snap that photo. He kept trying to hide behind that persons' legs.

 

[muddy75]

I probably wouldn’t care with Tater because she’s an attention hound but my other 2 are unpredictable so petting them without asking may be a bad idea

 

[Squawkers]

For me I don’t care at all how friendly the dog is. It’s the principle of the matter that it’s unacceptable.

 

[Bawkbok]

Great Pyrénées?

Yes - a big goofy oaf really but no one needs to know ---now all of you do....