How Do You Approach a Dog That Doesn’t Know You

Approaching a dog you don’t know starts with approaching the person holding his leash. I’m a dog person. I want to hug all the dogs. The urge to pat, pet, hug, treat, good boy, or stroke a wondrous dog happily walking near is undeniable. Not every dog wants to say hello. Not every dog is comfortable with new people. Not every dog enjoys other dogs or new people. Not every dog is having a good day the day…