We now have a Dog Club!

[RedGlitter]

Originally Posted by flopstock

Do they have to be fancy dogs that go on papers, or is my poor old mutt welcome>

All dogs are welcome! You know me Flop, I'm no dog snob.

But we're kind of changing things around to make it more effective since we already have a pet section with a lot of good advice already there. Don't want to confuse people. It should all be sorted out by later today so when we get it all in order we'll make a post telling everyone of its final place. Ok? Ok!

[Kathy Ellen]

I do love animals, especially dogs and cats. I'm not used to animals due to allergies, and haven't acquired one due working long hours during the wintertime. I've only had one cat, Foxy, who was attacked by dogs and had to be put down. I have an ungodly fear of dogs and want to get over this fear.

How do I get over this fear?....I freeze and panic when I encounter an unleashed dog......

[kazalala]

oh great!! i cant wait for all the advice My Sheila was very aggressive towards other dogs when we first got her, but she was in heat at the time, then we got her spayed and she went straight in to a phantom pregnancy She is a lot better now, we can actually walk past other dogs on the same side of the street, she still pulls bit dont snarl or growl at them, unless they do But i remember Red saying somethng about understanding their body language. Now when she sees another dog approaching she sort of crouches down in to a stalking position, it looks a bit like a border collie stance, i dont think its a submissive position, it definately looks like stalking

[kazalala]

Originally Posted by Kathy Ellen

I do love animals, especially dogs and cats. I'm not used to animals due to allergies, and haven't acquired one due working long hours during the wintertime. I've only had one cat, Foxy, who was attacked by dogs and had to be put down. I have an ungodly fear of dogs and want to get over this fear.

How do I get over this fear?....I freeze and panic when I encounter an unleashed dog......

Im not sure how you can get over that Kathy, except to expose yourself to dogs more its always safe to be a bit wary of a loose dog though

[Carolly]

Great idea for a Thread ......well done mate

[Kathy Ellen]

Originally Posted by kazalala

Im not sure how you can get over that Kathy, except to expose yourself to dogs more its always safe to be a bit wary of a loose dog though

Thanks Kaz.....this thought actually scares me

[kazalala]

Originally Posted by Kathy Ellen

Thanks Kaz.....this thought actually scares me

oh dear ,, well dont you have any friends or rellies with dogs so they can help you get used to them its such a shame you are scared of them, is there a reason\?

[Kathy Ellen]

Originally Posted by kazalala

oh dear ,, well dont you have any friends or rellies with dogs so they can help you get used to them its such a shame you are scared of them, is there a reason\?

Thanks Kaz, it really bothers me that I'm afraid of dogs. My sil has a lovely, darling sheltie. I'm not afraid of her because I've spent time with her and know she won't hurt me. I won't go into friends homes who have certain types of dogs.....I'd be afraid that they would smell my fear.

I honestly don't know why I'm afraid of dogs....maybe because I was never exposed to them.

[kazalala]

Is this still the dog club? Red did you say you had some links or info on how to read your dogs body language?

[RedGlitter]

Whoops! It sorta fizzled didn't it? Yes, I do know of some body language that may be helpful- I'll get on that and get it posted here. Thank you for the nudge Kaza!