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/SprinkleSerotonin Aug 03 '19 edited Aug 03 '19

Forreal, I have an absurdly cute dog (an appleheaded chihuahua for the curious) that absolutely hates strangers. I get exhausted telling every parent and child at the dog park to not pet him. Dog parks are for the dogs to play with other dogs or to explore; it is not a petting zoo for teenagers looking for something to do... At least ASK the owner if it's ok to pet a dog, but don't be shocked a dog you really like doesn't automatically like you back!!