Scared of dogs
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Topic: Scared of dogs
Posted By: *Lou*
Subject: Scared of dogs
Date Posted: 23 September 2008 at 4:07pm
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DS has just turned two and used to love dogs. But a couple of months ago he got knocked over by an Alsatian (sp?) puppy and 'bitten' (but didn't break the skin).
He talked about the dog biting him for quite a few days afterwards and since then seems to be getting progressively more and more frightened of dogs. Even seeing one quite a distance away on a lead upsets him. I have tried telling him it is OK and that I will keep him safe, but he is still scared. I have also tried reintroducing him to older dogs who are much calmer and he has met before, but with no success. We don't have a dog ourselves, but I don't want him to have a fear of dogs. Can anyone offer any ideas about how we can overcome this? Many thanks ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: kebakat
Date Posted: 23 September 2008 at 4:13pm
| Don't push it, maybe take him to a pet shop to pat some kittens, rabbits and puppies... like start small before introducing him to bigger dogs |