Our pampered pooches live such a sheltered life meeting other dogs out on a walk is a cause for special attention. Mason pays particular attention by screeching to a halt for a considered stare.  Bassets are such fun loving placid hounds that they pretty much think every other dog they meet wants to be their best friend.  Unless of course they don’t and scamper by with hardly a second glance leaving him feeling dejected and unloved.  Poor little basset.