Do you "correct" other people's dogs?

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Me and my OH were out yesterday. Don't want to say where in case it outs the place but if you really have to know I can PM you.

Basically there should not have been a dog here
A) because the place needs to have very strict health and safety procedures
and
B) because the dog hadn't had any vaccinations yet and the place was very busy and open to the public.

The puppy is 9 weeks old and the owners have had her for a week. She is tiny. About the size of my foot. She seemed to be getting over excited and started chewing on the decoration on my shoe, this then moved to my ankle and it hurt! Little needle puppy teeth in my ankle, her little teeth were also getting caught in my tights and she had trouble getting them out.
I had no idea what to do, so I just laughed a bit and asked them if they could take her away, which they did.

If this was someone I knew, eg my OH or a close friend/family member, I would have to trouble in stopping it but because it was someone I had never met before I felt uncomfortable doing anything.

What would you do?
 
Ask the owner to move their dog. Its similar with kids, if it was a family members or friends child I'd say "no" or "stop it." But to a stranger's child - is it crossing the line?

It's tricky! I once had a Labrador jump up at me, I pushed it down and said very loudly "NO" - the owner looked at me like I'd just attacked it!!!
 
I tell dogs no if the owner doesn't - mostly because they're either trying to attack my dog or bounce all over me. When I walk with my friend I'm always telling her dog off because she doesn't notice and my voice carries better than hers :)
 
Cop-Pop said:
I tell dogs no if the owner doesn't - mostly because they're either trying to attack my dog or bounce all over me. When I walk with my friend I'm always telling her dog off because she doesn't notice and my voice carries better than hers :)
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I was indoors so didn't have mine anyway, not that I could have because there are laws about having dogs in these places, I'm sure. If I was with my dog I would have said no if the puppy was biting mine, but because it was me, it was a different situation, if that makes sense?
 
If the dog is being rude and the owner does nothing then yes, I will correct it.

As it was a nine week old puppy, I would expect that sort of mouthing or nipping and I think you did the right thing, if it had a collar on I may have physically removed it from my person and held it until it was collected.
 
CaveCanem said:
If the dog is being rude and the owner does nothing then yes, I will correct it.

As it was a nine week old puppy, I would expect that sort of mouthing or nipping and I think you did the right thing, if it had a collar on I may have physically removed it from my person and held it until it was collected.
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Nope, no collar I tried moving her with my hand and got thoroughly chewed!

I had forgotten how much puppy teeth hurt!
 
I think you probably acted in the most appropriate way, but I think I would have picked it up by its scruff and handed it over immediately. Possibly an overreaction, but probably better than (gently but firmly) reprimanding it, as I would have with my own dogs at that age and would have been tempted to do to this pup. Pet hate is owners who tolerate any mouthing of people :o

Generally, I don't correct other peoples dogs as it seems rude. However, if a dog jumps up at me I have no hesitation in shoving it away with my knee/foot, and don't care if the owner disapproves!
 
I try not to correct other peoples dogs (but it is so hard when you go and visit friends who dogs have no respect!) - but if they are troubling my dogs then I will go to lengths to protect them. I was walking my old stiff lab on the beach yesterday when a big bouncy male dog came running over and kept trying to mount her. Her hips are knackered and sore and she did her best to have a little growl but the dog took no notice. I hauled him off by his harness and did my best to growl at him and wave him off with a lead - but he was having none of it. The owner was a good distance away and pathetically waving a lead - he caught up eventually and tried to walk off with the dog but the dog came running back 2mins later and did the same. I was so close to giving the dog a clout (firm but gentle smack?) but didn't want to get in an argument...

My young podenco has got into a habit of putting a paw on peoples knees when they're sitting down , I would have no problem and would welcome anyone to brush her paw off and tell her no.
 
I would have yelped loudly - exactly as her litter brothers or sisters would have done if she was hurting them. You would then have been able to pass her to the owners without her continuing to bite and helped in her education at the same time.
 
Any dog which steps into the space of a human, needs reminding of its manners. If the owner wont do it, then I'm happy to be a part of Fido's learning process. ;)

Why it is that ignorant owners, with equally ignorant dogs, seem to think that I love their dog, as they do, is beyond me.

Alec.
 
All my friends at the yard have full permission to correct my 3. 2 of them have started jumping up to say hello which they well know they can't do with me. They have been encouraged by a couple of people when saying hello and think it is acceptable. All friends have now learnt the merit of a stern " down" including the smaller children!
 
Same, I'd have no trouble with someone correcting mine, but then again I know the reasoning behind it.

The dog was being treated like their baby, rather than their pet.
 
I'm naughty, I probably would have let the adorable puppy chew my whole leg off and will hug any dog that jumps up and shower them with affection :rolleyes:.

If a dog was getting really too much I wouldn't have a problem reprimanding it - a dog which went to attack my dog the other day got pushed away by my boot (not kicked I must add, I used my foot to stop it biting my dog, it was only a little dog) and shouted at (owner was also shouted at). If my dog behaved in that way I wouldn't have a problem with someone doing the same.

If it was just a pup pushing boundaries or an over friendly dog I would probably just let the owner deal with it; if it was a situation that would potentially turn nasty I would intervene.
 
I would have corrected it, but then I dont mind how small and adorable they are, they're not chewing on my ankle, my mothers new chihuahua puppy gets the same treatment regardless of it's size or floofy ears, as I'd like to be able to visit her when I want without being munched on! I've corrected someones collie that tried to herd my wellies, and mils labrador (she didnt speak to me for two weeks), but then it hasnt growled at me since.
 
Yes I would have corrected it, no matter how small. Imo the reason so many toy breeds have less than pleasant temperaments is because people seem to think they can't tell them off. They are generally tough little blighters with good brains. If my dogs jump at other people I enourage them to tell them off, dogs know not to do it with me but will sometimes try it on with others.
 
I do if they're getting in the werewolf's way: he will harm another dog so I prefer them to be at a decent distance and I will shove them away with a foot (no, not a kick!) if necessary for their safety.

Kids will also be told! I've had innumerable children be rude to their parents in front of me at Parents' Evening over the years and I won't hold back there.
 
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