How I decide whether to let someone pet my dog

About a year ago, I wrote an article on why I don’t let strangers pet my dog out in public. A lot of that thought process still stands!

As time has gone on, though, I’m much more likely to allow folks to interact with Scout—and positive interactions with strangers have improved her overall confidence.

Here’s how I decide whether or not to let someone pet my dog and what I do throughout the interaction.