Because they're not interested in you, they're interested in the dog. I would tend to just make click-click noises at any dog, but if it was on its own I'd be less likely to approach it, in case it bit me or had anything. When a dog is with its owner you're relatively sure it's ok to pet him or her, if the owner is ok with it.

Actually, here (dunno about youse guyses) they have a special collar/leash you can get for a dog who does not want to be approached. It's yellow, and signals the dog is nervous or highly strung or even snappy. Good idea.

Yeah good idea. Don't think I've seen this before. Will keep an eye out.

Opening sentence of this thread makes me lol btw. Did actually think it sounded like a band name.

I noticed that people started adopting street dogs more frequently. At least I know several families that decided not to spend money on a puppy but instead, they got a street dog.

Adopting a stray dog that's out on the street is a really kind and humane thing to do. But just to avoid any future hassles, anyone wanting to do that should check to see if the dog has a microchip so that the owner can be contacted in order to make sure it isn't a stray that got lost and the owner has been trying to find it.

good point. But isn't that the first thing a shelter should do? Having dogs is the greatest thing ever, but it’s not without its challenges. My two furballs recently managed to bring fleas into the house, and I’m now looking for the best way to deal with it. I saw that Nexgard Without Vet Prescription is available, and it seems like a really good option. Has anyone had success with it? Or do you have any other go-to flea treatments? I want to make sure I’m picking the most effective solution for my pups so they can get back to being their happy, playful selves in no time

Yes, but mabres referred to street dogs, not ones from a shelter.