I have a 3 month old German Shepherd puppy and when i’m out people will always pet her without asking even if she’s sitting in my cart while I push her around. I am currently pretty strict on her socialization being only off leash and with people I know because I want her to be people neutral, German Shepherds tend to be very reactive without proper training.
I’ve tried to be nice about it but honestly it’s starting to really upset me because it’s so often where i’m at. I am a little ashamed to admit I slapped away a ladies hand rather harshly when she tried to pet my puppy while I was walking around the mall.
Am I being too protective? How do I cope with this, help! Should I get a harness that says do not pet or is that too much?
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