my 6 year old son is so afraid of dogs....he has been since a dog jumpd up on him in his pram when he was 1 ye

Question

ar old....any suggestions.

Answer 1

Dunno, I'm 24 and still nervous around big dogs. You may think this is stupid but I just don't trust anything that weighs as much as me but has big teeth and claws. Maybe your son will never get over his fear of dogs, maybe he will.

If your son doesn't like dogs, keep him away from dogs for his own sake. You wouldn't like it if you were scared of roller coasters for example, and somebody forced you to go on one. Let the boy deal with his phobia in his own time.

Good luck.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

Maybe you could teach him to pet dogs at the "safe end" (the butt, the end that doesn't bite)? Try taking him to a shelter and asking if he can help take the dogs on walks, not only will that perhaps help with his fear, but it will show him that volunteer work is fun and worthwhile.

My daughter is a little scared of dogs too, she's 2 and when she was 9 months old she was bitten by a dog on accident. (A friend's 6 year old daughter was bouncing Emily and her puppy came and nipped Emily on the cheek. The daughter didn't know any better, the puppy thought they were playing, and there was no way to predict something like that would happen, so it was no one's fault.) Teaching her to pet the dog at the safe end helped a lot! She loves dogs now, as long as they're not yippy and don't jump all over her (that's when she gets freaked out.)

Answer 4

The standard way to cure a fear is by gradual exposure. In this case, that might mean watching cartoons featuring dogs, playing with a dog cuddly toy, reading books with pictures of dogs in. If you think your son is ready to meet a real dog, i would advise you try an older, more relaxed dog, as puppies can be too energetic, and unpredictable. Just remember not to make too much fuss about it- the more relaxed you are, the easier it'll be for him.

Answer 5

oh gosh your son could be me!!!! that happened to me when I was a baby and I have always had a fear of dogs since I try and overcome it myself but its hard. I even cross to the other side of the road if i see someone with a big dog walking towards me. Dog owners do take it personally when you do this but I can't help the fact I have a fear of dogs and they don't seem to understand, I've even gone as far as not going into peoples houses if they have dogs.
I can't really suggest how he can get ovr this as you see I never have and still have a fear, my mum even got a dog when I was about 14 and I'm fine with her but always a bit warey as you never know if a dog is going to turn on you.
I hope your son hasn't been as badly affected as me and maybe he will grow out of it I try and force myself to as I now have a daughter and I don't want my fear to be passed on to her.

Answer 6

without touching or being close to each other.up the time each week over a period of time your son will grow confident to pet the dog when and only when he feels confident he can pet the dog but pet the back as if you go to pet the head the dog will raise his head automatically in response which my scare you son as it might look like e will go for him. next go to the park and build up confident there.when ready the owner can let the dog of the lead and play ball.make sure that the owner dog does not jump up...if you cant do this and live in UK contact the pat.....pets as therapy these dogs have been assessed for good behaviour and are well trained...they go to schools,hospitals,homes and such like.i know as we go to nursery's to teach dogs and children how to act with dogs and what to do if chased or jumped up at.we go once a month to get children use to dogs.if you cant do this go to a vets and as for a dog trainer and ring them for help as a trainer they will be only to willing to help....

Answer 7

Oh thats not nice for your little boy. Ive two boys 5 and 6 and they hate dogs. Even puppys. Theres nothing really you can do unless you get him a puppy or let him near a friends dog to get used to them. I may eventually get my two a puppy but we'l have to wait and see.

Answer 8

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Answer 9

my friend was scared of dogs till her dad bought her a puppy now they are inseperable. try introducing your son to a small puppy it may help

Answer 10

its normal my son too is afraid of the dogs. its better than being complacent