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How do you feel about strangers treating (hot dogs, cookies, etc.) your PPD whether at the vet office or the training field? I know some trainers feel it is beneficial so as to sociability of the dog. I have my concerns.
I guess I am of the opinion that a PPD dog should not be accepting treats or food from strangers. I believe it is better that the PPD is balanced and stable and that means that the dog is indifferent to strangers but also somewhat aloof and even suspicious as long as it is not aggressive without proper cause. At least that would be the ideal for me.
And obviously if you're poison-proofing your dog (which it seems nobody does, including me) then this practice is completely out of the question.
But perhaps I'm missing something here. Perhaps I'm being extreme here. What do you folks think about this practice? :?:
I guess I am of the opinion that a PPD dog should not be accepting treats or food from strangers. I believe it is better that the PPD is balanced and stable and that means that the dog is indifferent to strangers but also somewhat aloof and even suspicious as long as it is not aggressive without proper cause. At least that would be the ideal for me.
And obviously if you're poison-proofing your dog (which it seems nobody does, including me) then this practice is completely out of the question.
But perhaps I'm missing something here. Perhaps I'm being extreme here. What do you folks think about this practice? :?: