In this figurative, hypothetical situation............several questions surface:
Why do I feel a need to approach this "dog" in the first place?
What breed is this "dog?".......Rottweiler, Labrador, Havanese, what?
Where is this "dog" ...... on the street or at his home?
If this "dog" is on his own property.........why am I there?
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Frankly speaking......after 40 years in twi, maybe it's time to stay away from dogs.