Canine handlers are trying to keep you, the dog and themselves safe when they ask you to not approach their dog.
Author: Melissa Smith
Melissa Smith is a writer and discussions manager for Petful. She is a longtime pet lover who lives in Massachusetts with her teenage son, their cat Harrison and the spirit of their German shepherd named Gypsy. Melissa is pursuing a bachelor’s degree in multimedia design and hopes to adopt as many needy animals as she can. Harrison the cat disagrees with the latter part of this plan, but negotiations are on the table.
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