I wonder why people think they simply can pet someone else's dog without asking? Last night, Mrs. O, Huckleberry & I were enjoying Celtic music at Sherman Square Park when a stranger decided to give Huckleberry a thorough petting. Usually, that wouldn't bother us, although we prefer that people ask before petting our pooch. However, Huckleberry had just fallen asleep when the stranger helped himself to our dog. Afterward, she was hyper. We like the attention our cute pup gets, especially from children. But that doesn't mean we like someone touching Huckleberry without asking first. I'm sure other pet owners feel the same way. Here's your Hump Day Wild Card ...