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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 think a little clarification is needed. 

    Yes, the 2008 crash was caused by a dog attacking me. Yes, I have had a really large amount of poorly behaved dog incidents, mostly in Russia but some in the UK, the most recent being 1st February. 

    With regards to the out of control dog that lives opposite me, yes I was wearing a yellow jacket, but that doesn't excuse the dog, nor the owner. 

    As for the speculation I 'misunderstood' what happened on Thursday, there really is nothing to say except:

    1) I did freeze

    2) He did yell at me to get out of the way, despite having abundant space

    3) He did knock the bag over

    No, I don't think counseling will help. It never helps me. I very rarely actually encounter well-behaved dogs in the UK, most are snarling and lunging at me. 

  • in reply to hypercolius

    As someone who copes with life by having dogs and being with dogs, I'd love to be able to help you. One of my dogs lives purely to have strokes and loves. She is a gentle soul. And she loves hig viz jackets after having a ridiculous amount of a fuss from a group of security people when she was a pup!! If meeting her would be of any help to you, please let me know. Generally, it's the fault of the human when a dog misbehaves - at the least a dog that's a problem should be kept on a lead.

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  • in reply to hypercolius

    As someone who copes with life by having dogs and being with dogs, I'd love to be able to help you. One of my dogs lives purely to have strokes and loves. She is a gentle soul. And she loves hig viz jackets after having a ridiculous amount of a fuss from a group of security people when she was a pup!! If meeting her would be of any help to you, please let me know. Generally, it's the fault of the human when a dog misbehaves - at the least a dog that's a problem should be kept on a lead.

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