@trackandtrailcanine: They do not need to sniff your hand. Please don’t shove your hand into a strange dog’s face. . How to meet dogs and say hi to dogs - simple - ask the human first. . Then try and imagine you are large and a bit intimidating and have the potential to be a bit scary - even if your heart is full of nothing but dog love. . Stay calm, quiet and steady. Be confident and relaxed - don’t make direct eye contact. Try and go in from the side rather than over the head. . Some dogs might be super friendly and bodyslam you - my personal favourite method of greeting - but that really needs to be on the dog’s terms. . Keep your face away from the dog’s face. . Teach your kids to be respectful and polite with strangers dogs too please!
I think the hand sniff myth is because that's how you're supposed to greet cats. People woefully misunderstand how different cats and dogs are.
2026-07-31 20:01:29
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lola💐 :
i always keep my distance and ask if i can pet someone’s dog and then let them sniff my hand. i only had half a good habit; i had no idea the hand sniffing wasn’t a good idea! thank you 🥰
2026-08-24 13:51:19
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*ੈ✩‧B15MUTH*ੈ✩‧ :
i have a question,i have a dog and he's a street mix of beagle and probably jack Russell and/or dachshund,and I'd like to know what's the right type of harness for him. he's mostly a beagle and I wanna ensure that his harness is safe for him :) thank you
2026-08-24 17:47:58
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gabbbyy :
people hate when I say no lol especially their kids. " my kid won't hurt your dog" my dog is severely overwhelmed and hiding behind me. head down. she doesn't want your kid near her.. 😫
" you shouldn't bring your dog out in public " she's on a lead, she's allowed out in public you just dont need to be up in my dogs space!!!
I have a " in training dont approach" some people actually take it on board.
2026-08-24 12:21:11
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hafik :
I absolutely HATE when people suddenly start petting my dog without asking, like I know he's cute but that's just disrespectful
2026-08-23 20:14:43
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Bear, reggie , Gary and Shelly :
I was always taught growing up to ask permission because they could be aggressive but also for the dog, it's crazy some people don't because it could be super aggressive or scared or the human just wants to be left alone 😭
2026-08-24 14:49:36
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💜 Dani 💜 :
I never approach dogs I don't know, if I notice a dog I'll usually say just say hello to them and If they come over I'll offer my hand
2026-08-23 16:54:55
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☥ megs :
1: ask owner for permission, 2: hand out at a distance, let the dog come to you
2026-08-02 16:16:47
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😺𝐣𝐚𝐳⛤⃝ :
people don't ask the owner before stroking a dog?
2026-08-02 16:26:31
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Djinnx :
Get to the freaking point!
2026-08-14 14:41:23
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Javert Lady :
Thanks for explaining without any judgement, the hand sniffing thing is probably coming from cats, as someone already said! This is good to know!
2026-08-01 09:10:54
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Femke :) :
Can I pet that DAWGGG
2026-08-02 13:44:40
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Meow 💤 𓍯 :
I've just kinda developed my own method of acting like an awkward dork and for some reason dogs deem that safe
2026-08-03 18:11:04
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Morz :
they don't need to sniff your hand they can smell you from where you are!!
2026-08-01 02:15:30
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RIO:3 <3 :
I always ask the owner then I let the dog sniff me so they know I’m not bad then I pet him
2026-08-02 16:07:13
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Alice :
I work in a vet clinic and it takes every fibre of my being to stop myself saying hi to strange dogs when I see them out and about 😅
2026-08-03 04:48:17
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Heritage Hounds :
Jett is my service dog in training and people always come and touch him without asking even though his harness says DO NOT PET (this image was during his down time)
2026-07-31 19:08:00
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AlexaJT77 :
ive never understood the hand sniffing thing 😂
2026-07-31 18:22:57
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✨🧸𝔖𝔢𝔯-𝔅𝔢𝔞𝔯🧸✨ :
People always just come and stroke him. He always prefers to sniff peoples hands first other wise he most likely won’t let anyone stroke him
2026-08-03 09:30:36
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🌈🖍️CR4YONS🖍️🌈 :
“AWWW LOVELY GOOD BOOOOOYYYY OOOH! ur gonna get bit.” I laughed way to hard at that 😭
2026-08-01 10:11:09
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Lighter Lark 🇨🇦 :
I love saying “would your dog enjoy saying hello to me? If not I understand” because at the end of the day I only want to say hi to dogs who would enjoy that experience
2026-07-31 20:52:34
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Everett :
Assume the dog is a bite risk. Always. It’s better to be safe than sorry, because sorry will also cost the dog their life.
2026-08-01 14:53:54
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A lab & A Setter 🖤🤎 :
Omg the head grab 😭😭 sends me everytime … I fear I’ve made a number of enemies telling people off 😅
2026-07-31 19:02:02
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Skylar Johnson :
Better than my friend who thought he should greet my new rescue by getting down and kissing her face. He’s like the human equivalent of those off lead dogs who are “friendly”.
2026-08-01 08:20:32
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Tia and Azalea 🐾 :
I bought this vest and 9/10 times people think she's aggressive so they back off. best purchase I bought. she's not aggressive just vocal 😂
2026-08-01 08:39:05
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