i'm terrified of dogs to the point of tears. i really want a dog but i freak out when i'm near grown dogs. i want to buy a puppy and grow with it to eleviate my fear. what type of dog would be the most suitable dog for my situation? something gentle, really good with people, etc.
2006-08-20 13:54:10 · 16 answers · asked by clueless7896 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
How about a beagle pup or one from the rescue shelter...some are older and their characters are known as to which are gentle and loving....
2006-08-20 14:00:25 · answer #1 · answered by Sammyleggs222 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I'm sorry but this is a really bad idea! You need to get over your fear of dogs before you even think about getting a puppy. It would not be fair to your puppy as he grows into a dog to find you can't handle him growing up.
You need to get exposure to adult dogs. Do you have any friends who have very calm, gentle dogs that you could spend time with? If so, do that. Start by just being in a room with them, get your friend to bring them up to you on a leash and let the dog sniff you. Pet the dog. Maybe go in the back yard and walk with the dog.
Good luck getting over your fear - dogs enrich people's lives immeasurably.
2006-08-20 14:27:13 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Although all dogs were bred for a specific purpose and hae certain characteristics, the way the dog behaves and interacts is up to you and dependent on the way you raise it and how you handle it as a puppy. If you sociaize and train a dog properly then it should act accordingly. But starting out with a puppy is agreat way to start in your situation since you are afraid and can raise it so there will be no surprises in what to expect as far as its past experiences. I hear golden retrievers, newfoundlands( although huge called gentle giants), and beagles are friendly.Good LucK!
2006-08-20 14:12:22 · answer #3 · answered by Pathfinder 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
This is a mistake! If you are afraid of dogs you need to work on resolving that before you bring a puppy into your home! What happens when the puppy grows up and becomes a dog if you have NOT overcome that fear?
Talk to local rescue groups. Professional animal trainers. You may want to talk to a psychologist who works with fears of animals. Cure your fear. THEN get a dog. If you get one now you risk living with something that terrifies you, allowing your own fears to turn the dog into a neurotic biter and risking the dog's life from euthenasia later in life.
2006-08-20 14:01:38 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
I'd recommend that at this point, you don't get a dog quite yet. Dogs, especially puppies, are a large commitment, and neither you nor the dog will be happy if you're scared to interact.
Why don't you try desensitizing yourself by arranging to meet quiet, gentle dogs? Start by contacting a local Guide Dogs for the Blind center and explaining the problem. Guide dogs in training are as a rule gentle and very well-trained in basic obedience. If you could arrange to visit the center once or twice a month, it may help you overcome your fear and it would probably also be appreciated by the guide dog staff, who are always looking for ways to socialize their dogs in unusual situations.
Good luck!
2006-08-20 14:04:37 · answer #5 · answered by flydogs 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If you are scared of dogs, you need to address that fear before getting one. All cute puppies turn into grown dogs. Go to a pet store that has puppies. Ask to play with their puppies. Get used to handling them and see if you think you could be happy with one as a companion.
JUst do not buy a pup from a pet store!!! I cannot stress this enough. Do not even buy anything in a pet store that sells pups. They come from puppy mills, the worst kind of places.
2006-08-20 14:07:27 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I don't think this is the best way to deal with your fear. Little puppies can be like monsters because like the spoiled child, they learn quickly who is in charge - they are. Dogs generally pay attention to family hierachy but if they sense they have met a doormat, that's what you can become.
It would be better to try and overcome your fear another way, but it's difficult to prescribe without knowing more about you and why you have your fear.
2006-08-20 14:03:54 · answer #7 · answered by Cobangrrl 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Boston terriers would be a good choice for you, they weigh in at about 15-25 lbs full grown and are really devoted to their owners. I own two of them and they are the best dogs I have ever had.
2006-08-20 14:01:50 · answer #8 · answered by Lindsey 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
i have a shih tzu, they get 15 lbs, max. i've had her since she was a puppy, and she wasn't energetic like a jack russell, but she didn't just sit there, and she has never bitten me before. she is the sweetest dog ever!
2006-08-20 14:20:24 · answer #9 · answered by smart_blonde92 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Im no way looking for a puppy. Im sceared of dogs big time!
2006-08-20 14:16:52 · answer #10 · answered by FP 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋