i find it hard 2 handle a dog..i'm 23 yrs. old nd out of d blues i feel i should own a dog nd should luv it....but still i'm not sure i can hold it too...b'coz i find it sum kindda disgusting when i touch a dog or a cat or even a rabbit..mayb b'coz of its skin texture or sumthin.. help me get outta dis...
2006-09-28 23:18:18 · 9 answers · asked by phoenix noir 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
No one says you have to have a pet, esp a furry one. If a pet is nessary, what about a fish or a bird. Not as loving as a cat or dog, but still, something to talk too.
2006-09-28 23:29:47 · answer #1 · answered by dmunchesmom 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You sound like you have a phobia. People do get over their phobias... gradually.
So, I suggest that you DO NOT GET A PET for yourself just yet. Instead, visit local petshops or animal shelters or a friend who has a furry freind and just begin to get accustomed to being in close proximity to pets. Then, as you get a bit more comfortable, try petting a kitten or a puppy...
Until you can overcome your phobia, you must not own a dog! That will be unfair to the dog who needs to be loved. K?
No one will condemn you for a phobia you cannot help feeling - but all animal lovers will be disgusted if you get a dog (or cat) feeling the way you do. K?
2006-09-29 06:27:52 · answer #2 · answered by Phoebhart 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Do not get a pet. You don't have to get a pet. A lot of people have pets and are just fine. You should only get a dog if you really feel you can't live without one. I believe the same thing about kids. I'm 37 and can't stand kids, hate to touch them and am disgusted by seeing them filthy. So I chose not to have any! Same for you, if you're slightly offended by the touch of a dog, you shouldn't get one. Don't feel pressured! Not everyone is cut out to be a dog owner.
And please, if you're thinking of getting one on a trial basis, please just skip it. Dogs aren't disposable, just like kids aren't disposable. You wouldn't just throw a kid to the shelter if it didn't work out, so please only get a dog if you know you'll keep it for it's natural life.
I'd seriously recommend, though, that you skip pet ownership.
2006-09-29 06:28:37 · answer #3 · answered by T_Jania 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Umm...i guess you just dont like pets. It might be because you had an encounter with an animal or your just a germ freak. Dogs might be scary but trust me, cats are very good animals..i have one..if your really scared andu want a dog, get a puppy...the best thing to do is to go to your friends house who has a dog and just look at him and the way he acts..ull get over it..if you dont..youra germ freak...animals are great really...dont be so disgusted...nowadays u have injections,shampoo and all sorts of stuff that makes animals very clean! Get over your fear..if u cant..u just dont like pets. Dont try getting a pet...youll only be a irresponsible owner if u r scared to touch it. Try to overcome it. Animals are great and they are great companions!
2006-09-29 07:07:12 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, first up I'd suggest not getting a pet until you've sorted this out. :)
Many pet shops allow you to hold their dogs if you ask nicely. Why not drop in to your local pet shop whenever you're passing buy as ask to hold one of their pets? As soon as you feel like you've had enough you can give it back. Slowly, after a few weeks of trying this you should be able to hold it for longer, and maybe you'll loose that feeling of disgust.
2006-09-29 06:32:53 · answer #5 · answered by Chiasmata 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
lol i have the same problem with u and am 21years old .i like pets but am afraid of them.yesterday i went for walking.a dog came near me and started following me.so i stoped and started hiting my feet in the floor til he left loll.the laugh is that i want to have a dog in order to take him with me for walking loll. what should i do??
2006-09-29 06:33:07 · answer #6 · answered by Lady Santa 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like a phobia but try to handle them slowly and gently. And you should get out of it but it is not going to be easy.......
They are not really that bad trust me i have a budgie and two lovebirds my budgie is semi-tame it will feed from your hand.
2006-09-29 08:02:21 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get a fish tank with fish you do not have to touch them.
2006-09-29 08:49:52 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
may be you should to get to know small babies dog or cat
2006-09-29 06:30:35 · answer #9 · answered by romy_akorn 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋