QUICK FRIENDSHIP

It sounds like befriending an unfamiliar Dog takes a lot of time – can it be done in, like, minutes?

The most honest answer is that it depends on the Dog, not you. Forcing a Dog to befriend you can result in you triggering a defensive or even an aggressive response.

In some cases, the Dog – particularly those who are loose in the street – may simply choose not to be friendly. Again, don’t force it, as their reactions to your attempts to befriend them can be unpredictable.