Since George was a child, he has been extremely afraid of dogs. His parents believe that his fear developed from when he was 4 years old and was bit by a neighbor’s dog. Even though George is very afraid of dogs, he still goes to work and enjoys going to the park to run. His wife is concerned that their kids will develop the same fear of dogs and wants to do something to fix the problem.
2006-08-16 00:06:50 · 14 answers · asked by rosecrashers1365 2 in Social Science ➔ Psychology
OFFICIAL Diagnosis
2006-08-16 00:11:46 · update #1
Paranoia.......increase the contact with dogs, make sure they are friendly.....allow him to show his fear but show him, that there is nothing to fear....that not all dogs react in this way to humans.....
2006-08-16 00:15:32 · answer #1 · answered by Mintjulip 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
the medical term for fear of dogs is cynophobia...as long as the dad doesn't outwardly show his fear, then the kids should be fine...ask the dad if the kids can get a puppy, one the dad can have complete control over....try that first, if he totally disagrees, then just ask the dad to not show his fear of dogs around the kids and there shouldn't be any problems
2006-08-16 07:13:57 · answer #2 · answered by kissesandhugs36 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Fear of dogs is termed "cynophobia, "a word derived from the Greek "kyon" (dog) and "phobos"(fear).
He needs to have exposure to dogs, maybe volunteer at an animal shelter.
He could also try hypnosis.
2006-08-16 07:09:47 · answer #3 · answered by Catmmo 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
His kids won't be affected unless they have bad experience(s) with a dog. George needs to see a shrink.
2006-08-16 07:12:02 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If he panics and makes a fuss everytime he sees a dog, his kids will pick up on it and develop the same fear
cynophobia it's called
http://parentcenter.babycenter.com/expert/bigkid/gdevelopment/71590.html
2006-08-16 07:11:53 · answer #5 · answered by Mickenoss 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Take the kids to voluteer at the local dog pound. get them used to how wonderful and friendly dogs can be.
2006-08-16 07:11:46 · answer #6 · answered by LG 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes by all means get a puppy no pit! no big dog
mid size is ok but a pup to start out
one that just need love and atention and be held
2006-08-16 07:17:18 · answer #7 · answered by Paul G 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get the kids puppies.
2006-08-16 10:55:24 · answer #8 · answered by Deb 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He's phobic needs psychotherapy preferably cognitive.
2006-08-16 07:52:24 · answer #9 · answered by zorro 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
diagnosis: dog fearitis
Prognosis: stay away from dogs.
2006-08-16 07:11:00 · answer #10 · answered by supagrrrl84 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋