Ma'am, please slow down.

Unless that dog is a service dog of course.

I pet the dog anyway.... like even if it's on the opposite side of the sidewalk I'll maneuver around the owner. Fk the owner.

I pull my dog away simply because I don't want them touching or invading the space of someone who doesn't want to pet the dog. It is a courtesy to others, not because you aren't welcome to pet my dog (if you ask). Not all people like dogs. I have an aunt who absolutely hates having cold dog noses touch her legs. I believe it is the owner's responsibility to keep their pet away from people unless that person initiates the contact.

How about just effin' asking if you may pet the dog? Dogs need to be trained and one of the basics is to keep them away from strangers, as you never know how they'll react. And on top, I'm not touching your stuff without asking, so why should you do this with mine?

Well I fucking hate it when I'm walking down the street and a dog wants to say hi to me, and the owner lets it because the asshole thinks I won't mind.