thanks everyone, means a lot
aaahh a canaan dog! thanks smexyP!
Toller & Skki, the trick is not to ask!
haha, most of the time I just walk up to the dogs and start taking the pictures, and dont look the owners directly in the eye! lol, then if they seem to be ok with it i'll chat a little while taking more photos, but if they are giving me dirty looks i'll just say 'ta!' and wonder off.
If they happen to see me coming i'll compliment their dog and make small talk then ask them directly, and most would be ok but some can be cheeky, so i just walk off (pretending not to be embarassed lol). Sometimes i feel a little stupid, but most of the time I just say to myself 'i know if i dont take this dog's picture i'll regret it later!' haha, weird but works with me!
And if you're not in the way of things, then whats it to the owners if you take a few photos? just try not to care too much