LOL!
There’s a built-in “catch” to that proposition.
He’s been taught not to “take candy from strangers” unless I allow him to.
It really annoyed a know-it-all jerk at a local pet store who claims he can “handle” *any* dog.
[not his first time being a total twit, believe me]
He actually got mad when when he tried to -make- Odin to eat a cookie and Odin politely but emphatically backed away from him.
He then tried again, more forcefully, almost shoving it into the dog’s mouth and got a warning growl for his trouble.
Finally, I said “Okay. Friend” and the guy was *then* able to get Odin to sit, down and give paw....but he still wouldn’t eat that lousy cookie...:))
That’s the first thing I’ve taught every Dobe I’ve ever owned....accept no food unless I give it.
His “daddy” has to [or pretend, at least, if it’s something ‘doggy specific’] eat a treat before Odin will take it.
Little kids [whom he totally adores] get such a kick out of him waiting until I tell him it’s okay to take *gently* the treat they’re holding on the flat of their hand.
[and I’m sitting here watching “Pet Star” on Animal Planet and a Poodle is doing multiple back-flips, thinking geeze, my dogs are ~dumb~..and now 5 Border Collies are doing synchronized/choreographed twirls and Frisbee catches...yup my dogs are idiots]....LOL
I’ve a lab and Aussie sheep dog.
Lab is typical friendly beyond belief and the sheep dog is one pushy little thing and neither is going to doggie college.