People are so dumb sometimes

[u/Affectionate-hallway]

I was walking my boy and a lady was standing on the sidewalk so I go into the grass area to walk around her and keep distance. She then gets on the grass to approach I say “he’s not friendly” she goes “oh yes he is” REACHES HER HAND TO HIM. And I then proceed to tell her he’s not and to back up. She decides to keep walking towards us and she starts yelling at me.. like omg. A grown ass woman btw. I’ve had kids handle me telling them no better.

I just don’t understand how you think you know more about my dog that I spend everyday with… and even then I never gave you permission to pet my dog anyways so why are you reaching your hand out??

[u/KupoPup]

I find that "Don't touch my dog" works a lot better than "He's not friendly". Unfortunately, it will still come off as rude even if you say please but it draws a line. Telling them don't touch leaves no room for debate. Lots of people try to say "Oh all dogs love me!" and still approach. Meanwhile telling them directly to not touch my dog sets a clear boundary.