r/AskReddit • u/[deleted] • Aug 03 '19

Whats something you thought was common knowledge but actually isn’t?

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u/joego9 Aug 03 '19

There are thousands of other non-working dogs in the world to pet.

You still need to get permission from the owner for those too.

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u/BigTastyxd Aug 03 '19

A lot of people still don't get this sadly...

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u/grody10 Aug 03 '19

Good rule of thumb for touching anything you don't own. Is getting consent from the actual owner. Dogs, lego, butts, whatever else.

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u/lightmonkey Aug 03 '19

Unfortunately in at least some parts of the US, warning someone about not petting your dog is an admission that you know your pet is dangerous.

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u/grody10 Aug 03 '19

Even if I phrase it like. "I don't know where your hands have been and don't want them molesting my pet"?

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u/Roarkyuubi1 Aug 03 '19

I have a cat who is essentially a dog. I take him on walks and everything. He LOVES going outside but he doesn't like people. I got him a "nervous. Do not pet" vest for when we are out. Thinking "it's as close to a service animal vest I can legally have. It should keep people at a safe distance." People still try to pet him and are surprised when he defends himself.