[Abby4116]

Rule #1 with strange dogs - don't try to pet them wthout first getting the owner's permission.

Doubt the reporter asked since it wasn't mentioned.

[berdie]

Asking the owner AND the dog for permission.

My neighbor has a chihuahua about the size of some of the dust bunnies under my bed. I'd just as soon put my hand in the garbage disposal than pet him without his o.k. And he knows me, lol.