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I thought it was pretty on the nose when this came across my feed this morning. Wanted to just drop it here in case you didn't see it. The only thing I would caveat on the dog running over to the person part at the end as an indicator of wanting engagement is to really watch the dog to make sure they are actually into it, loose body language, and not just overstimulated by the situation (jumping, frantic etc.). 

Also, remember that your dog can rescind their consent at any time, at which point you say thanks and walk away :) 

Anyways, thank you to everyone who was at the livestream last night! I had a lot of fun and hope you did too! 

Best, 

Laura 

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The Problem With "May I Pet Your Dog" | How to Pet a Dog

It used to be that if folks wanted to pet your dog, they just reached out and did it. Happily, in today's more well-informed world, there's usually a quick, "May I pet your dog?" first.All too often, though, the moment that permission is granted, the stranger is moving in close and looming over the dog, swiftly thrusting a hand an inch from the dog's nose.