Twitter Thread: Dog Owners Get Real About Denying Petting Permission

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kalila courban
Mar 14, 2022 11:00 AM EDT

How many of you see a cute dog passing by and are immediately drawn towards him? You find yourself getting closer and closer until you are right next to this doggo. As you extend your hand in an attempt to pat just a little bit of this doggo's super impressive coat of adorable floof, his owner stops you right there. "Excuse me, I would really appreciate it if you consulted me first before petting my dog." Or they might just be like- "Excuse me, dude, don't pet my dog." And that is also okay. You might be a little offended at first, but oh well, you'll get over it. 

At the end of the day, the person responsible for the overall wellbeing of any such doggo is their human and owner. They know what is best for their dog and they get to make decisions for him or her. Today, we found a Twitter rant where this very issue was the point of discussion. We've got a lot to learn about doggo petting etiquette. And we're starting right here. 

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    Font - Dr. Raven the Science Maven is healing ... @ravenscimaven Why are people getting an attitude with me when they ask me if they can pet my dog and I say no???? People really not used to hearing "NO" 9:59 PM · Mar 12, 2022 · Twitter for iPhone 643 Retweets 202 Quote Tweets 13.8K Likes
    via @ravenscimaven

    No means no, y'all. Dog owners also do not owe anyone an explanation as to why the answer is no. Sometimes it is nice to offer the human attempting to pet the dog an explanation to minimize how offended they are, but again, not necessary.n 

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    Font - Dr. Raven the Science Maven is healing ... @ravenscimaven "No." is a full sentence Kat @quiet_anarchy · 13h Replying to @Jo_EQ @SkepticCyclist and @ravenscimaven I mean you're not owed an explanation as to why someone doesn't want you to pet their dog. Regardless of what the reason is. No is no. 10:40 PM · Mar 12, 2022 · Twitter for iPhone
    via @ravenscimaven

    "No." is a full sentence.

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    Font - Dr. Raven the Science Maven is healing @ravenscimaven P'll try “no, thanks for asking" But l'm sure as hell not going to be sorry and give reasons. I don't need to do all that performance 10:54 PM · Mar 12, 2022 · Twitter for iPhone
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    Font - Dr. Raven the Science Maven is healing ... @ravenscimaven For everyone telling me to lie and say my dog bites or make up some type of excuse: My dog doesn't bite and I'm not going to lie for no reason. I don't need to lie to make people comfortable. 12:37 AM · Mar 13, 2022 · Twitter for iPhone
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    Font - Renate Rose @RenateARose Replying to @ravenscimaven This thread makes me curious. I have dogs and I don't mind anyone petting them, ONLY after they ask for permission. What makes you mind? (This q obviously only applies to dogs who are friendly.) 1:29 AM · Mar 13, 2022 · Twitter for iPhone
    via @RenateARose
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    Dog - caitlyn @gr8tlyntwt Replying to @RenateARose I am reluctant to let little kids pet my (friendly) dog. My boy is friendly and loves everyone but some kids parents don't teach them how to behave around animals and they're rough and can't read their body language or anything. Pic of scooter mcbutter for tax
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    Dog - Rick Hughes @dbl11s2 Replying to @ravenscimaven I don't have that problem anymore, but used to with our Yellow Lab. No means no in any circumstances. Sasha seems to scare folks away though he's a snuggle bunny.
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    Plant - Paige @PaigePang1 Replying to @ravenscimaven I say “no, she's working or in training." That way they don't take it personally. No is like a slap in the face. They think they're complimenting the dog wanting to pet it, then if owner says no, it's a slap to the gut. A dagger blow.
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    Font - Clare @iSharx Replying to @chachina and @ravenscimaven The number of people who respond "it's cool all dogs like me" and continue to reach for my large, snarling, lunging dog after l've told them he bites is.really something. 10:22 PM · Mar 12, 2022 · Twitter for iPhone
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    Font - Dr. Beth Rohlman @Beadskrit Replying to @ravenscimaven This! I had rescue dog who was afraid of children once. The anger I would receive when I told children “no." It's not enough to teach your kids to ask before petting a dog (though plenty of people don't even do that!) You also have to teach them to accept and respect "no." 99 10:05 PM · Mar 12, 2022 · Twitter for iPhone
    via @Beadskrit
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    Dog - Lynn R Grant @LynnRGrant Replying to @richard_gwynne and @ravenscimaven That would be this one. She loves me, my wife, and the woman we board our dogs with when we go out of town. Wants to eat everyone else. "Sure you can pet her, but you might want to put on a bite sleeve first." IN C2 HAD FVE NINS
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    Font - Aharon Rabinowitz @ABAOProductions Replying to @ravenscimaven I ask to pet every dog I see. I absolutely respect and understand when someone doesn't want me to pet their dog and don't hold it against them. But l'll admit that the best interactions end with “... But thank you for asking. I appreciate it.“ 66 10:09 PM · Mar 12, 2022 · Twitter for iPhone
    via @ABAOProductions

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