Originally Posted by
Archie
I do let people pet Archie & Quinn, but I agree it can get annoying, especially with kids.
Now that I have a new puppy in the house, I find myself looking out the windows before we go for a walk. She attracts a lot of attention, and I just want to go on my walk in peace! If I want socialization, I take her to more crowded places and ask people to pet my dogs, on my terms.
Now, I probably wouldn't be able to say flat out "no" to a kid like you did, but that's just me. I would probably give a reason.