Do you cross the road when you see a dog ?

Hi shamzy ! I will just keep walking. I will cross the street to keep away from it if there is a pack of dogs and I think there might be a problem . I also might cross the street if it looks like it could be an aggressive dog. I will not go up to strange dogs unless its a small puppy . I think its best to ask the owner if the dog can be petted , instead of just reaching out to a dog you don't know . I have 3 German Shepherds , and I have seen people bring thier small kids up to pet and play with them , not even knowing what kind of dispostion they have. It makes me crazy ! If it's a strange dog I think its better to let the dog come to you , and let him sniff you and take his time getting to know you. If the owner is there , ask first if the dog is friendly .

I am not afraid of dogs, but i never touch a strange dog, it's an insult to them, dogs need to be introduced to you and their space respected. After all they are animals and you can never tell when something you do might cause them to react badly. Never look straight at a dog or touch it on the head these can be confrontational to the dog. Also never get your face near a strange dog. Just consider these rules of conduct around dogs. We raise Llamas and always take the time to introduce new people to them so that we have no unpleasant situations arise. It's just like visiting a new country you need to know the customs so you don't offend.