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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 love dogs generally but I can understand why people can be nervous or fear them. Irresponsible dog owners are mostly to blame for their dogs poor behaviour. I've lost count of the number of times I have seen a dog on the loose with the owner nowhere in site, whilst the dog wreaks havoc. I was badly bitten as a child in both of my legs by a sheepdog on a farm but it wasnt the dogs fault it was the farmers who terrorised the poor creature, If you know someone who has a dog maybe you could see if you could try and get over your fear? Most dogs in my experience are really friendly and good natured.

    hypercolius said:
    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. 

    Also amazed by this as well? I can never get over the ignorance and cruelty of some people.....makes me mad Rage

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  • I love dogs generally but I can understand why people can be nervous or fear them. Irresponsible dog owners are mostly to blame for their dogs poor behaviour. I've lost count of the number of times I have seen a dog on the loose with the owner nowhere in site, whilst the dog wreaks havoc. I was badly bitten as a child in both of my legs by a sheepdog on a farm but it wasnt the dogs fault it was the farmers who terrorised the poor creature, If you know someone who has a dog maybe you could see if you could try and get over your fear? Most dogs in my experience are really friendly and good natured.

    hypercolius said:
    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. 

    Also amazed by this as well? I can never get over the ignorance and cruelty of some people.....makes me mad Rage

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