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As I've mentioned before, Matrix's epilepsy changed his temperament for the worse. He's completely unpredictable with strangers that approach him and so for safety reasons, I tell anyone that attempts to pet him (no one ever asks first!) that he is not friendly. They always look at me like I've just ruined their day, or that I'm lying or something!!
The truth is, he might totally love you, but I just DON'T know! He loves two of my neighbours, but is terrified of my other neighbour. The other day a lady reached to pet him, I moved away and said "He's not friendly", her response "But he looks so happy and is wagging his tail." Yes, I can see that, but it's most likely because he's out on a walk. He loves walks and even though we go for 4-5 walks a day, to Matrix, each one is like winning the lottery.
I feel like I always have to explain that he has epilepsy and he's unpredictable, but I shouldn't have to. I hate disappointing people...even when they are strangers and it's for their safety.
The truth is, he might totally love you, but I just DON'T know! He loves two of my neighbours, but is terrified of my other neighbour. The other day a lady reached to pet him, I moved away and said "He's not friendly", her response "But he looks so happy and is wagging his tail." Yes, I can see that, but it's most likely because he's out on a walk. He loves walks and even though we go for 4-5 walks a day, to Matrix, each one is like winning the lottery.
I feel like I always have to explain that he has epilepsy and he's unpredictable, but I shouldn't have to. I hate disappointing people...even when they are strangers and it's for their safety.