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Does anybody else fear dogs so much they start to freeze?

hypercolius

I'm really scared of dogs. 

In 2008, I was cycling at rather high speed for a 6-year old when this dog ran out from a corner and attacked me. This resulted in me crashing into a deep ditch and breaking one of my ribs on impact. I still have the scar. 

As a result of this, and other, experiences, I'm really scared of them, particularly since I live across the street from one dog which often also tried to attack me on more than one occassion. One time, the owner saw that and said 'Oh she doesn't like the colour of your jacket'. One time, I just opened my window and that dog was under it instantly, growling and barking. 

Yesterday, one dog was staring at me on a river path, I froze and began scrolling through emails. When the owner walked past me, they yelled at me and knocked my bag over. My disability lanyard was clearly visible. 

I'd be interested to hear if anyone else reacts this way. 

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  • I am sorry that you fear dogs because of your past experiences with them - or for whatever reason you may have.

    I have the same rationale about/regarding humans, to a large extent!

    My reaction to (and interactions with) dogs, is 99% positive.  They seem to understand me, and I them.  It is a language.

    My reaction to (and interactions with) humans is decidedly 50/50, at best!  They VERY rarely understand me, and me them.  It is a language.

    Dogs are non-verbal.  I think my strongest means of communication is also non-verbal.  Perhaps that explains my experience?

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  • I am sorry that you fear dogs because of your past experiences with them - or for whatever reason you may have.

    I have the same rationale about/regarding humans, to a large extent!

    My reaction to (and interactions with) dogs, is 99% positive.  They seem to understand me, and I them.  It is a language.

    My reaction to (and interactions with) humans is decidedly 50/50, at best!  They VERY rarely understand me, and me them.  It is a language.

    Dogs are non-verbal.  I think my strongest means of communication is also non-verbal.  Perhaps that explains my experience?

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