How to meet people with your dog

Not only is your dog, "man's best friend" but your dog can also help you make friends without even trying.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Friendly Dog
• Ability to talk to strangers
• A big smile

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   Naturally bonding with your dog brings out the best in you so the next time you and your four legged friend are out on a walk remember to enjoy the time together and smile.

2. A friendly dog is a social magnet so you are guaranteed to see someone staring at the good time the two of you are having. This is the perfect opportunity to mention something funny about your dog or simple introduce your dog. Example: This is Leo and he is extremely happy today to be wearing his favorite bandana".

3. Adding character and voices to your pets usually make people smile back and once that occurs, you got there attention. From here you can ask them such questions as, "do you have a pet' and "do you want a pet". Then you can continue to discuss more about your pet.

4. Once the conversation has picked up simple introduce yourself, first name only, and ask if the person is a local or comes to the particular area often. When it is time to end the conversation simple state that you hope to see them around again.

Tips & Warnings

• Studies show that people walking with your dog are more likely to spark up a conversation with a complete stranger versus walking along.
• Remember the idea is to simply meet people because eventully they may become friends
• Make sure that you know how to handle your dog and have complete control over him or her so that you won't intimidate or scare those you speak too.
• Only invite people to pet or play with your dog if you know that your dog in return will be gentle.

Resources

• Blue Ridge Boxer Rescue
• Carolina Boxer Rescue

[kslossner]

on 6/17/2009 This is so true. Most of my contacts come through my dogs!

[brandy1123]

on 9/23/2008 very cute dog ,notice we live fairly close, i live in tryon n.c. great article

[cilla223]

on 8/18/2008 Thanks. Rotts were my second choice they are really cool.

[luvxoni]

on 8/17/2008 Cute article - I'm a sucker for dogs. I have two rotti's and at first glance people are scared, but then they realize that they're total push overs. They love attention. They'll drop down in front of a stranger just to get their belly rubbed anytime.