I agree with Ajbrown ... I have two dogs, one good, the other not so good. I am always focused on my not-so-good boy, as he is a jumper and a kisser. It is sometimes too much for me and although I hate to discourage such affection, like to keep my make-up on my face. I usually either hold him or put both in my bedroom when company arrives. I would never expect a guest to have to deal with bad dog behavior. So, with that said, I am thinking, it would be best, like another poster posted, to either meet them out and about, or invite them to your home. If the topic would ever come up, be honest. Just explain in a kind way that their dog made you feel a little uneasy.
In as far as asking you to take off your shoes, I'm pretty much a neat-nick, but would never ask a guest to remove their shoes unless they were covered in something. I go barefoot alot in my own home but in others, I find it a little gross.
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