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**Bemapayople** · 04-23-2012, 07:41 AM

I take my dogs to work as demo dogs. We walk around and show off their tricks and behaviors. Of course we come across the people who whisk away their small dogs and toddlers and completely freak out about a 'pit bull' walking around the store (on leash mind you).

There was one such person who came up (staying out of Acheron's reach, even though he was sitting at heel perfectly) and starts talking all this B.S., the usual stupid myth crap. I just smile and correct her. Then I ask Achi-mou to do a 'high ten' which he does. And for some reason, beyond me completely, that one simple act of obedience and cuteness is enough to make her ask to pet him. I tell her ok, watching to make sure she doesn't do something asinine to my dog.

The whole coupe of minutes of petting Acheron is just sitting there, wagging his tail and smiling. "OMG he really IS nice!" is her reply before rushing off to tell her friends to come pet this miraculously sweet 'pit bull'. By the end of it all I end up having to pry Acheron from their 'coochy-coo' clutches so I can go back to work.

I wish it was always that easy to change somebodies mind...but seriously....my dog did a trick...and now you love him....HUH?!?!

**Sthjrderfida** · 04-23-2012, 07:46 AM

Meh who cares lol at least you changed someone's mind about the breed right? =)

**Bemapayople** · 04-23-2012, 07:50 AM

Meh who cares lol at least you changed someone's mind about the breed right? =)

I know but god >< people are SO weird!

**Nafheense** · 04-23-2012, 08:08 AM

Well HE showed HER! LoL

**Accecyncphory** · 04-23-2012, 08:13 AM

I know but god >< people are SO weird!

They really are!

At least the weirdos came to your side of seeing things in this case!

**RG3rGWcA** · 04-23-2012, 11:46 AM

Maybe it made her realize that it is after all...just a dog; and a smart, cute one at that.

**iodigmaFemZem** · 04-23-2012, 03:31 PM

That people are leery and cautious of strange medium sized athletic dogs and grant them their "space" does not surprise me and I'm sure if I talked to a Poodle or Chihuahua owner for instance and explained my impression of them as a breed in general ... they might think I'm weird, or a dumba55

**Fainnamoony** · 04-23-2012, 03:46 PM

I used to be one of those humans too and understand where it is coming from.

I love the challenge of changing minds now...

**RLRWai4B** · 04-24-2012, 12:37 AM

Cute tricks warm the cockles of peoples' hearts.

Makes people think; There's no way that dog could be a baby eater! It high TENS!!!

A good one is teaching them to hold a basket with dog treats/human treats (wrapped of course). I know the GP around here got a hoot out of that one with Roxy.

**RG3rGWcA** · 04-24-2012, 01:01 AM

Cute tricks warm the cockles of peoples' hearts.

Makes people think; There's no way that dog could be a baby eater! It high TENS!!!

AND...if you take the time and care enough to teach your dog cute tricks...you can't possibly have a meth lab in your basement...all of a sudden it's all hearts and flowers.

**Bemapayople** · 04-24-2012, 04:05 AM

AND...if you take the time and care enough to teach your dog cute tricks...you can't possibly have a meth lab in your basement...all of a sudden it's all hearts and flowers.

hmm didn't realize it was a great way to hide my meth lab!!...lol j/k of course!

**RLRWai4B** · 04-24-2012, 04:18 AM

"That woman must have a wonderful garden! I'd bet she bakes the best chocolate chip cookies too! Didn't you know her dog high tens?!?!"

**Bemapayople** · 04-24-2012, 04:29 AM

"That woman must have a wonderful garden! I'd bet she bakes the best chocolate chip cookies too! Didn't you know her dog high tens?!?!"

Honestly I would COMPLETELY believe the person would go out and say this...

04-23-2012, 07:41 AM	#1
Bemapayople Join Date Nov 2005 Posts 305 Senior Member	Really...cause that makes my dog magically ok? I take my dogs to work as demo dogs. We walk around and show off their tricks and behaviors. Of course we come across the people who whisk away their small dogs and toddlers and completely freak out about a 'pit bull' walking around the store (on leash mind you). There was one such person who came up (staying out of Acheron's reach, even though he was sitting at heel perfectly) and starts talking all this B.S., the usual stupid myth crap. I just smile and correct her. Then I ask Achi-mou to do a 'high ten' which he does. And for some reason, beyond me completely, that one simple act of obedience and cuteness is enough to make her ask to pet him. I tell her ok, watching to make sure she doesn't do something asinine to my dog. The whole coupe of minutes of petting Acheron is just sitting there, wagging his tail and smiling. "OMG he really IS nice!" is her reply before rushing off to tell her friends to come pet this miraculously sweet 'pit bull'. By the end of it all I end up having to pry Acheron from their 'coochy-coo' clutches so I can go back to work. I wish it was always that easy to change somebodies mind...but seriously....my dog did a trick...and now you love him....HUH?!?! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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04-23-2012, 07:46 AM	#2
Sthjrderfida Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 413 Senior Member	Meh who cares lol at least you changed someone's mind about the breed right? =) Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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04-23-2012, 07:50 AM	#3
Bemapayople Join Date Nov 2005 Posts 305 Senior Member	Meh who cares lol at least you changed someone's mind about the breed right? =) I know but god >< people are SO weird! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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04-23-2012, 08:08 AM	#4
Nafheense Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 517 Senior Member	Well HE showed HER! LoL Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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04-23-2012, 08:13 AM	#5
Accecyncphory Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 615 Senior Member	I know but god >< people are SO weird! They really are! At least the weirdos came to your side of seeing things in this case! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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04-23-2012, 11:46 AM	#6
RG3rGWcA Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 499 Senior Member	Maybe it made her realize that it is after all...just a dog; and a smart, cute one at that. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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04-23-2012, 03:31 PM	#7
iodigmaFemZem Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 440 Senior Member	That people are leery and cautious of strange medium sized athletic dogs and grant them their "space" does not surprise me and I'm sure if I talked to a Poodle or Chihuahua owner for instance and explained my impression of them as a breed in general ... they might think I'm weird, or a dumba55 Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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04-23-2012, 03:46 PM	#8
Fainnamoony Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 513 Senior Member	I used to be one of those humans too and understand where it is coming from. I love the challenge of changing minds now... Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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04-24-2012, 12:37 AM	#9
RLRWai4B Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 447 Senior Member	Cute tricks warm the cockles of peoples' hearts. Makes people think; There's no way that dog could be a baby eater! It high TENS!!! A good one is teaching them to hold a basket with dog treats/human treats (wrapped of course). I know the GP around here got a hoot out of that one with Roxy. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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04-24-2012, 01:01 AM	#10
RG3rGWcA Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 499 Senior Member	Cute tricks warm the cockles of peoples' hearts. Makes people think; There's no way that dog could be a baby eater! It high TENS!!! AND...if you take the time and care enough to teach your dog cute tricks...you can't possibly have a meth lab in your basement...all of a sudden it's all hearts and flowers. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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04-24-2012, 04:05 AM	#11
Bemapayople Join Date Nov 2005 Posts 305 Senior Member	AND...if you take the time and care enough to teach your dog cute tricks...you can't possibly have a meth lab in your basement...all of a sudden it's all hearts and flowers. hmm didn't realize it was a great way to hide my meth lab!!...lol j/k of course! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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04-24-2012, 04:18 AM	#12
RLRWai4B Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 447 Senior Member	"That woman must have a wonderful garden! I'd bet she bakes the best chocolate chip cookies too! Didn't you know her dog high tens?!?!" Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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04-24-2012, 04:29 AM	#13
Bemapayople Join Date Nov 2005 Posts 305 Senior Member	"That woman must have a wonderful garden! I'd bet she bakes the best chocolate chip cookies too! Didn't you know her dog high tens?!?!" Honestly I would COMPLETELY believe the person would go out and say this... Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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