do animals prefer you?

This is exactly what I meant in my post. Dogs, people, any animal, has it's own personal space and limitations - when this personal space is invaded, or we reach our limits - we defend ourselves in any which way that we can. But we all show signs of being under pressure, subtle as they may be. 

I have had countless "meltdowns" which have offended an "innocent" person and I am none too proud of them.

However, whilst I don't know what the answer is, I would consider it quite unfair if I was "put down" because of them!

Recently I had to ask for medical help for someone - I was asked if I considered the person's reactions/behaviour were "normal" - I replied that under the present circumstances the person was reacting/behaving as expected... 

This is exactly what I meant in my post. Dogs, people, any animal, has it's own personal space and limitations - when this personal space is invaded, or we reach our limits - we defend ourselves in any which way that we can. But we all show signs of being under pressure, subtle as they may be. 

I have had countless "meltdowns" which have offended an "innocent" person and I am none too proud of them.

However, whilst I don't know what the answer is, I would consider it quite unfair if I was "put down" because of them!

Recently I had to ask for medical help for someone - I was asked if I considered the person's reactions/behaviour were "normal" - I replied that under the present circumstances the person was reacting/behaving as expected...