In Reply to: Point taken but with reservations.... posted by Baldie on Wednesday, 14. October 2009 at 11:40 Bali Time:
I wouldn't go up to someones pet and pat it either, dogs are territorial animals and not very predictive, I was bitten by a pet Golden retriever/cross in a Cafe in Ubud last year that roamed the cafe freely. But the comment about them not needing affection is what I was referring to.
Most street dogs are quite timid due to abuse, they would rather get out of your way.