Coming from someone WITH the reactive dog.. 100% you are right. I always get this from the friendly dog owner
2026-03-12 16:07:49
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Alex :
Most people can’t read dog language at all. I love that you can! But it makes it so much more frustrating
2026-03-13 02:12:39
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Melissa Laking :
I have the most friendly happy go lucky golden retriever and I never have and never will just let her meet random dogs. She doesn’t need more friends or the interaction lol would she do anything? No. But how do I know their dog won’t!
2026-03-14 22:37:04
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kaiya :
Not just dogs meeting dogs but also dogs meeting people. We have a dog who is very protective and doesn’t always like other people, so if we move out of the way, it’s because we DON’T want him to “meet” you. I have learned to not always assume all dogs can be pet too
2026-03-12 15:32:03
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Madd Hair | FL Hairstylist :
My dog is reactive and you’re 1000% correct
2026-03-14 13:48:34
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Katrina Wortman :
We have two pitbulls. Well….one pitbull and one pitbull/something that resembles a velociraptor. So no, we do not allow greetings 😅. Not because they’re mean or aggressive, but because people get scared of them! (And also because the 100lb pitbull is scared of tiny dogs so he runs away).
2026-03-12 16:18:46
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Angela :
Truly the worst part of being a dog owner. I HATE it.
2026-03-12 23:55:36
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Bri Ixpata :
No exactly!! I have a corgi and everyone thinks that it’s ok to just come up and pet my dog or that they need to meet their dog. It drives me crazy!!
2026-03-12 14:36:55
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mad22 :
Absolutely not lol I don’t let my dog greet other dogs, period. When we go to parks and on walks we keep a distance. That’s just common courtesy. Friendly or not.
2026-03-12 22:07:36
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PaycheckToTarget :
i have a very friendly golden who would love to meet everyone. i only allow him to say hi if someone asks. i never assume another dog or person would be comfortable with him walking up to them.
2026-03-12 17:07:47
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sav :) :
I have 2 weenie dogs and they are SOMETIMES grouchy to other dogs so I almost never let them say hi
2026-03-12 18:57:43
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Margot :
I think i would lose my mind
2026-03-12 16:38:33
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isabellekboike :
Amen sister
2026-03-14 15:32:40
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Jordin Knight :
This!! My dog is maybe the friendliest dog and I don’t let her go up to other dogs on walks randomly
2026-03-12 15:08:18
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Madison | Photographer :
PREACH IT SISTER
2026-03-12 16:52:24
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Sophie Kay :
THIS
2026-03-12 14:53:34
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Katie Holladay :
NO 😁
2026-03-14 00:38:19
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bayblade :
I know my dogs limits and when he is over stimulated. I will NEVER put him in a situation to “test the unknown”. Not crazy, good owner
2026-03-12 19:41:07
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tiller :
THIS
2026-04-05 19:11:55
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Sydney Housman :
agreed!!!! as a dog & rescue advocate, this is why not all people should own dogs 🥲
2026-03-17 19:26:34
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Haley Layne :
100% agree!!
2026-03-13 03:03:23
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Hanna Corley :
THIS.
2026-03-16 13:49:54
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BLANCA :
people just don’t get it🙄
2026-03-12 14:49:31
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