Overcoming A Dog Phobia (Cynophobia) I The Speakmans

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[@emmapowell6560]

i am REALLY cynophobic, I can't stand being near them. I find it so stupid when people say, "it won't hurt you!"

[@elliarnasemper3652]

Poison Parader same I hate it my new year resolution is to take the fear away

[@jadety6102]

I used to be scared too, but I got over it I am still scared of pitbulls Lol

[@rachelm7525]

Yeah, I hate it that people try to tell you it's your fault! And I REALLY wish they wouldn't let them off the lead! That's what you garden's for! Seems like this fear is quite common, maybe there should be an awareness group?

[@DestinyDW]

Uh by. Ok. And I think it's stupid for people to try to alter everyone's behaviour because of their 'fear'. That is what therapy is for. When I meet someone who 'Fears dogs' I let mine off the lead and let them get over it. 6 people in counting have been cured.

[@compulsiverambler1352]

+Destiny Weaver I think it's stupid for people to try to alter everyone's behaviour because of their 'knee pain'. That is what physiotherapy is for. When I meet someone with "a bad leg" I chase them around and let them get over the pain. 6 people in counting have been cured - I mean they screamed in pain at first but they ran on their painful leg and then at some point stopped screaming so that proves I cured them. Lazy people obviously hadn't bothered going to physiotherapy or taking pain medication because if they were doing those things the pain would already be gone. Whenever treatment for any problem hasn't solved it yet, it must be your fault for not trying hard enough. Luckily I am here to force people to recover immediately when they were too lazy to be immediately cured by physiotherapy before. Physiotherapy famously cures you of pain as soon as you attend, just like psychotherapy, and if you're still in pain it must be because you didn't try hard enough to make the treatment work.

[@laurenspence3942]

Being scared of dogs can actually ruin your life. You feel scared to go to parties or round to people's houses who have dogs, no matter how big or small. I'm 12 and have had this fear all my life - I have no idea what brought it on. I think the scariest thing is when they come bounding up to you, you have no idea what they're going to do. Your heart starts pounding, you go dizzy and you just look for a way to escape. I was once on holiday and I ran across a really, really busy road just to get away from a dog. I understand to other people it sounds really stupid, but telling someone to just 'get over' a fear of dogs is almost like telling someone to stop bleeding when they've been shot. Drastic - I know, but I think people need to be a but more thoughtful and understanding to people with this fear.

[@tomskhewp2068]

Lol Im 12 and i've had the same fear my entire life. All my friend's think I am weird and it's really awkward going to their houses. I'm so scared of them that I have trouble going outside for walks. It can really make you're life horrid.

[@articunojay]

Lauren Spence People don't understand the concept of fears in general. It's not easy to get over it, and It's really crippling, honestly. I feel the same way, every single time I see a dog I have to freaking run away. "It's not going to hurt you" is another thing people say, which is completely wrong...

[@lzxx3866]

I'm terrified of all animals, most of my friends have pets so I just can't go round,unless they lock it away.

[@AmieB2005]

Damn. You're smart for a 12 year old. The way you write. Wow, you can actually spell! Better than most adults.

[@lukexmillar]

thatlaurengirl .x I have the same thing I hate dogs

[@zoemac9219]

I didn't released how many people are just like me! I have cynophobia and I had no one to talk to about it so I felt isolated and afraid :( I am still terrified, I take panic attacks and I get paranoid and upset.... Good to know that I'm not alone :)

[@jayluis189]

Realized*

[@elixyx]

Zoebaby Mac me too!!

[@biteursknbiteurskn]

Your not alone, but it also shows you can beat your fear! Stay positive you will win over it, because when you do you will probably love em, or at least it will remove the worry from your mind.

[@MoMo-is4ct]

Omg 😱 I have the same fear as well and I’m scared to tell People my fears because I’m afraid that they are going to make fun me like my sisters does and I try to force myself to get close to a big dog whenever my parents and sister walk outside and I just run Away or go to the other side of the sidewalk and my other two sisters would pet the dog and I would get really scared

[@lindehouweling7103]

I have exactly the same problem, my sister got attacked by a dog on a holiday and I never got over it, I'm 13 and I almost start crying if a dog comes to me while barking

[@rachelm7525]

I had no idea there were others like me who couldn't go near a dog, much less that it can be helped! I really hope she continued with the therapy, and she's free of the fear now. Well done, girl!

[@Nicole.92]

Rachel M I am ‪absolutely‬ petrified of dogs too! I’m 26 + it has just ruined my life! I ‪absolutely‬ HATE when people say they won’t hurt/touch you, it doesn’t matter!!! When it’s a fear, it’s a fear! My natural instinct once was to literally run into a road! My family worry about me if I’m out on my own. I would rather get knocked down than meet a dog.... yes I know it crazy! It’s an AWFUL fear

[@faye4895]

Rachel M I'm scared as hell of dogs

[@ImTiffanyNicole]

It’s crazy that I’m here crying while watching this because I know exactly how she feels. People don’t understand.

[@nikandevaspeakman]

It’s difficult for people who don’t have a phobia to get how it feels sadly :(

[@nini8765]

i'm scared of dogs too ;( if a dog is on the same sidewalk as me than i'll cross the road and walk on the other side walk. in the summer i avoid talking the faster route home cause it means i'll have to go thru a park where all the ppl are there with their dogs ;(

[@shadowninya6367]

me to , im currently having bad experiences with dogs now

[@NafiiCat]

Same 😩 I hated it.

[@achievement4627]

Me too

[@preciousmairidith4198]

N what I do is if I see a dog my heart with start tasing if right by me I would run away

[@iamjohnporter67]

Yeah me too. One time I was doing my daily walk and this random dog came out of nowhere. I assume this was one of the neighbors dogs that was not on its lease. I stopped, and walked backwards slowly. It started coming up to me but then a car went past and it was distracted by it. That was my chance to get away. The Dog didn't see and it decided to go away. My heart was still racing after that. I told myself I am never going to walk outside again after what just happen

[@gabygotay5640]

Oh my gosh realizing people are afraid of dogs like me makes me at ease because it’s so stressful going out everyday when there is dogs around and people not understanding. Whenever I’m invited to a party I always have to tell them to put their dogs away. The other day I walked to the park with my boyfriend when suddenly two abandoned dogs came near us and I started to hyperventilate.

[@KandyAzz]

I have this. It really sucks because you can't even leave your house since it is literally impossible to avoid dogs. I have a neighbor who has a dog who is very aggressive and will bark and lunge at people. Every bark gives me this awful feeling of dread and even looking at it gives me anxiety. But this is how I feel about all dogs. I think that it is very brave for her to face her fear and I'm so happy for her.

[@nikandevaspeakman]

To overcome your phobia you must consider the origin of how you learned to be fearful of dogs. No one is born with a dog phobia so there is always a reason why it started. This is usually from childhood with a specific single event often traumatic, or learning from a loved one to be fearful. We do have tips to help here on our channel. Do take a look around and really hope it helps. Good luck and thank you for stopping by our channel.

[@KandyAzz]

@@nikandevaspeakman Ok, thank you so much for the tips!

[@inaksn]

I use my chihuahua to help people get over their dog phobia. She is the most loving, calm amazing dog ever. She helped a lot of my friends, they went from being in a panic to constantly asking to watch her overnight and being totally in love with her. I`m the most proud dog owner ever. Sorry for my english btw, not my first language.

[@arsenalrocka94]

this is what i want to do but I'd have a mini panic attack and cry for the rest of the day

[@gabygotay5640]

ina that’s so sweet, I have a family friend who does that too. He had a lab retriever that was like a therapy dog and let me tell you it always helped people. For me it didn’t do much but it’s fine :)

[@nooraqueen2716]

I’ve never experienced any dog attack or anything of that form but I’m terrified of dogs

[@igotnoideaofaname3253]

Same here 🤝 i was afraid of dogs since forever and it got worse when i got chased by one.

[@shipper_duh5477]

Same

[@OoiheartskittlezoO]

I have cynophobia too but i hate it when people think that because you have it, you hate dogs which is far from the case. i have had such a traumatizing child hood with dogs i have been bitten, chased numerous times, have seen siblings and childhood friends scream for their lives as dogs chased them. i have been cornered by a dog as it's mouth oozed with saliva, showing it serrated fangs in a growl, and i have watched my own dogs get into nasty fights. So i can see why I have this. I am not scared of dogs if they are my own though, i am not afraid of small dogs like Pomeranians, and if i am around one enough and i notice it is very calm sweet and sedentary, then i will feel at ease. i do not hate dogs despite my phobia because at times i can deeply adore dogs they can be so innocent and affectionate.This phobia really hinders my life at times because I will avoid paths where i know i will encounter dogs, and i will not go to peoples houses if i knew they had a dog. i hope some day to overcome this fear because i am a very outgoing and social person but i feel that this cynophobia of mine greatly hinders my that.

[@WonderfulAkari]

You should consider getting some therapy as you can see above just a little was a great help. Just enough so you're not hindered. Has a dog-lover (Who actually cries at videos of dogs, because dogs are so great and this is probably actually a mental problem) I fully support people not being interested in dogs and being afraid of them. I just hope people with Cynophobia can learn to dial that response down to a healthy level.

[@daniellesupersad4472]

I feel you :(

[@WonderfulAkari]

***** Who says she provoked them? They could be dogs that were trained badly.

[@khamxz7540]

Infinite Takalua I've been chased and embarrassed myself

[@m_nico_]

Infinite Takalua yeah I love dogs even though I have cynophobia

[@KimberleyEllis]

I have this phobia so I know what its like

[@masichss9131]

Me too i know how you feel

[@wonjubhoy]

Leave the girl alone! I suffer from this and I know how she feels.

[@joeeyfart5488]

I have Cynophobia... It's kinda hard to hang out with friends at their houses for the first time because my first question is... "Do you have a dog?" Everyone online and in my school thought I was weird.. When ever I saw a dog I could barely breath and was afraid it would bite me and I would start crying. I know its "Pathetic" but it's been hard trying to get rid of this fear, also the fact I will be getting a dog soon...

[@usopp6996]

GamingGreen Omg I can barely breath too. Literally, my blood starts to tingle too!!!

[@hyhhygvghhyhhygvghgbhuvuv7725]

It's not pathetic. It's common sense. I have this fear too and I hate it.

[@fatjonmyftari5506]

if a friend of yours has a dog ask him or her to expose yourself to it for a long period of time, your fear will dissapear gradually

[@kawaiinugget823]

OMG AM SO SCARED DOGS I HAVE THE SAMEE PHOBIA OMG IF I SEE ONE IN REAL LIFE I WELL RUN AWAY OR SCRAM AND HAVE A PANIC ATTACK OR EVEN CRY 😢😢😢😢😢

[@mariavillarruel9314]

Unicorn Weirdo me to I’m just like you also your not the only one I had it to

[@cupcakedeepthroat6034]

Me to

[@lollipoprandom5249]

Same

[@gaellorenzo3006]

They wont hurt you if they have well behiavour, just dont watch the dog directly into his eyes. that means you want to fight, i recommend small dogs.. they cant do anything to you

[@eljordinio7647]

Same. Everytime I see a dog I get paralyzed with fear and sometimes try to back away. It gets hard to think about anything else

[@huzaifasiddiqui1624]

It feels good to know I’m not alone

[@nikandevaspeakman]

For sure, a fear of dogs is incredibly common and we will be posting tips to help with this phobia very, very soon. Do subscribe to our channel to receive notification if you haven't already & we really hope it helps :)

[@tamyramiller7628]

wow that's amazing...I have a phobia of dogs just like her... I'm inspired!

[@jay-mii4926]

Same I am petrified of dogs

[@kinyamadege__6235]

I used to have cynophobia but I was cured

[@gordonremsey8055]

Tamyra Miller I dunno if this helps but it's a small thing really and since I'm scared of them as well if I see one on the street I just keep walking straight and look at something else :) it might not help but I feel if you don't think about it and don't look at it you'll be ok

[@lukexmillar]

Tamyra Miller same

[@courtneynicole7968]

Tamyra Miller I would love you to meet my special dogs, I have a Rottweiler, who is look at as a dangerous dog, but guess what? He is the complete opposite! He is super loving, loyal and sweet! The only time he's ever hurt me is when he plays with me and jumps on my lap to try and get the ball! It doesn't even hurt that much. Dogs are the most loving loyal things, if you ask someone with a dog and it's friendly defiantly ask to meet up with it slowly.

[@mistnivasek5219]

Cynophobia is one of the worst phobia. It can ruin relationships, fun time, normal walk in forests... I have cynofobia since i was 6 (dog bit me really close to my eye)and people are often making fun of me. Most of the people just cannot understand, that someone can be scared of dogs, they are still a big animal that can kill you if it wants to..

[@FaZxxxxx]

I'm so petrified of dogs, I can't even stand at the same foot path as them, I realy hate having to be scared, I leave everything behind if a dog comes near, I've been chased so many times and it doesn't help when someone e shows you they been bitten by a dog. I think I have so many phobias as well as dogs like creepy crawlys and rats, many animals, but dogs are the most that I'm afraid of.

[@nikandevaspeakman]

Usually this stems from having a bad experience with a dog or being bitten by one. If that's the case, please don't blame all dogs for the sake of one, just in the way if one friend lets you down, it doesn't stop you making new friends. x

[@Pinkrafts100]

Me too and the worst is when a dog runs at you😢

[@FaZxxxxx]

I know they may not all be the same but I'm too scared, I just can't trust if the dog might chase me, or tvhappens must if time they can sense fear and run after and that make so petrified. I don't want to be scared, I don't hate dogs but I'm just really scared, it would be easier if I wasn't

[@lukexmillar]

cherry same

[@homedogoli]

Cherry - Dogs do sense your emotions and easily pick up on fear, but just understand that 99% of the time they aren't being aggressive when they chase you. They see that as an invitation to play! They aren't chasing you to bite you, they are just having fun and playing. Of course there are badly socialised dogs out there with bad owners, and they can have bad reactions to people acting nervous around them, but they are extremely rare. It's perfectly rational to be nervous around a strangers dog, you shouldn't pet them unless you ask the owner first. I love dogs and I won't pet other dogs when I'm on a walk unless they are being playful! Just don't make eye contact and carry on what you're doing and you'll be fine. If you keep pushing yourself you will improve!

[@sandwraith448]

Being cynphopic is not bad. It just common sense. Some people are scared of dogs and want to stay away from those things as far away as possible and they should. Less chance that those mutations will kill someone

[@giulia7675]

I love these people. They are kind and gentle with you, they understand you completely and they don't force you off your will. I would gladly go on this show seeing as that dogs are in charge of my life every time I step out my home.

[@nikandevaspeakman]

You are so kind, thank you. Hope our tips help you too ♥️

[@chaii_latte]

Really needing to get rid of this fear...its so hard because even if I wasn't afraid, I dont even like them. They're loud af.

[@DDnufcGamer]

I'm scared of dogs too but I'm very good at hiding it. I basically freak out in my mind when any dog is near me. But I know they say dogs can tell if you're scared so I've basically taught myself to stay very calm so I get nervous but nobody ever knows I am. Funnily enough we actually have a family dog (long story) a pitbull of all things... I dont touch him but I do go on walks with him (with my dad) and such and he seems to respect that. If I'm sick and not on the walk he'll keep stopping and looking for me but in the house he doesnt ask for strokes or anything, he'll sit near me but thats it. I love him as a pet (even though I miss out on the petting part). I wish I could pet him but even though I'm not afraid of him as I am of other dogs I'm worried about not being able to know what they're thinking or about to do. At any moment they could bite or jump on you etc (but thats my fear/worry with every decent sized animal haha) So yeah... Thats my weird story...

[@ms.petrova8675]

Same... But I have a puppy.. I just got it yesterday (it's a German Shepherd mixed with a boxer so it's not so bad) and I play with it and pet it and stuff but as soon as it starts running, jumping, barking or biting I get so scared (and it already bit my mum.. She says that it's how the dog plays and it doesn't hurt at all but I'm still so scared)

[@richardandangel2899]

DDnufcGamer same I have to live with my grandmas dog and I love her but I am to scared to show her that I do

[@AutisticByNature94]

Dogs can tell when you're anxious or sad as well. As a dog mom/auntie I would never let them go up to someone who's cynophobic. I use to be cynophobic myself but it was very short lived, up until age 5 or 6. The toy Poodle we had helped me overcome it, and every since them I've been a cynophile.

[@roseam101]

I feel exactly like this with dogs!! I know it's common but I don't know anyone who feels the same as me! I'm so glad I saw this , it makes me feel less different.

[@stuffguy6664]

this phobia is not that strange..

[@adsoyad8750]

When i was little, our neighbour got a dog and he wasn't very socialized, so one morning when i was waiting school bus i saw him and tried to pet him but he growled, barked and run after me After that day whenever he saw me he attackted me like crazy but he used to bite his family all the time too It was like hell for me, every time i come home or i left home when i was at our door i checked out him first, if he was outside i stayed home, if he wasn't around i was leaving home like running and never looked my back It's been over 15 years, i'm 27 now and bc of that dog i'm still scared of dogs, i used to pet them and i wanna do it again but it's really hard I know they're friendly, they're more patient than cats and i'm not scared of cats :) but i can't control it, people don't understand it but it's really really hard for me

[@nategough1230]

+Cansu Kaya I used to have a dog phobia too and although I had therapy and all that the only thing that got rid of it is the little furry monster on my lap if you're willing and able of course maybe think about adopting one or fostering one (only keeping the dog or puppy until it finds an adopter) from a shelter of course if you're too scared of adult dogs maybe get a puppy?

[@Winter-gn1ky]

Oh we're same.

[@anisaosman4146]

That must of been terrifying, I can't imagine dogs chasing me I would of had heart attack, I like small dogs coz they sort of remind me of cats but I want to welcome all dogs and not have that fear at all :(

[@ixxcloudyboba5060]

We are the same

[@AR-gc7dr]

WHAT DID THEY DO TO HER??? do it to me too pls change my life

[@someweirdidiot2841]

Hey not to be rude but it’s just a fear we get now you don’t understand because you don’t have this phobia

[@Megaman-2407]

get a therapy

[@GeorgeSmith-cr3cd]

I love dogs bit i have fear of dogs since i was 4 now am 13 and still have fear. Its really hard to live like this because people bully me

[@Nicole.92]

George Smith I understand you! I’m 26 + have a massive fear of dogs my whole life too..... it’s awful. Please seek help so ur not my age + sitting in ur car at someones house beeping + waiting for them to come to you just so you can ask if they have a dog + if it’s locked in.... I got picked on too + still get laughed at! It’s SOOO annoying!

[@WntSth]

George Smith same but I managed to fck my fear and get a pitbull that loves me and I love him

[@holly8575]

Same

[@undertaleultra2223]

I am completely terrified of German Shepherds and Pit Bulls. Some people tell they’re just cuddly little creatures, but in my perspective they’re blood-thirsty animals..

[@nikandevaspeakman]

Tips for helping with a dog phobia is coming to our channel very soon. Do subscribe if you haven't already to be notified when it's uploaded and we hope it helps.

[@tildeboo1448]

I LOVE dogs but I’m watching this to get more understanding for people who don’t so I get more of an inside look of how I should handle my dogs when I’m around people with cynophobia :)

[@kmo6708]

Out of all phobias this must be one of worst to have because they are a popular pet. You can never go out for long and not see some. Also they are one of the very few phobias that can actually hurt you. Very rare but you do hear of dogs attacking people. I've known someone scared of dogs and baby sat her daughter with same phobia while I had 2 pet dogs.

[@user-sx2lv4fj6c]

km o the worst is agoraphobia

[@chaii_latte]

Exactly. Its not even irrational. Dogs are aggressive. They growl and shit. Like..damn.

[@austinayers2509]

it also sucks because people with this phobia are typically labeled psychopaths

[@robby3467]

Its a good phobia to have. It will help keep you safe.

[@a8552bc]

tocopheryl acetate st. Bernards “growl and shit” but they dont badly hurt you but i can understand fears that they will since they are big as fuck

[@crevorgodasdogas]

Mine is more triggered my the barking growling and the fact they can smell your nervousness and fear making them more scared and more loud, especially when my aunt and uncle got a new dog that barked at anything taller than her

[@nikandevaspeakman]

We do have a film here on our channel with tips to help with this fear. Do take a look.

[@louisbrasil4090]

I used to be scared of dogs when I was a kid because I was bitten by one and it made me bleed. Strangelly I never was scared of animals like snakes crocodile lizards, I actually like them and see them as badass animals.

[@WonderfulAkari]

I only ever had a fear of spiders (not a phobia) and a mild disdain for cats. I always loved snakes and lizards as a kid. I always though they looked cute and while I knew they could be dangerous I always thought as them as cool. My first experience with one was with one of those people who bring animals to school. I got to hold a small one for literally a fraction of a second. It was was and felt like holding floral foam (Since my contact was extremely limited the texture couldn't register) That only further cemented my affection.

[@morgs3364]

I never knew my fear had a name-the older I’m getting the worse I’m getting too. I want to get better 😔 it’s starting to control my life

[@themindwhisperer1474]

Nothing wrong with fearing an agressive dog, it's natural to have fear in a dangerous situation. For a dog phobia this video can help Fear of Dogs Hypnosis - Subliminal Affirmations Meditation

[@chelseafountain1381]

I have a really bad fear of dogs but no one can help have you got any tips I have lived with it my whole life

[@sheisfri]

same

[@nilsaivy4427]

Do u hv a friend with a dog? A small 1?

[@tobbi1802]

im so scared too

[@alexdacey2958]

I have cynophobia. It's so hard because dogs are everywhere

[@kathy0114]

Same and people don’t understand I can’t control my fear

[@KandyAzz]

It's basically like chronic anxiety

[@bobpancakesuvu8267]

I have this phobia its really hard because so many people i know have dogs and on thanks giving we go to my aunts house and shes as to TINY dogs and im eating in the guest room- .-. also lots of people make fun of me and they "say ITs a cute and cuddly dog get over it-"

[@dangsommy]

I have cynophobia its really bad i’m 13 and i’m fine with seeing dogs but if they come close my legs start to run and I cry 😞

[@dangsommy]

bob pancakes UvU My heart pounds extremely hard when I see a dog 😭 but I think dogs are cute but EVILLL

[@KandyAzz]

Yeah, it keeps me from visiting others houses

[@Nicole-vf9oc]

I on have a fear of aggressive dogs or dogs I don't know fully and it's annoying or wanna be able to walk in my friends house and see her dog and be ok with it but he way it just barks and looks at me is just omg... 😖 I need help😭

[@holly8575]

Same.. the friend whos house i went to who had a dog was also a fake friend and started telling everyone at my school and bullying me 😨😵😭😭😭

[@trashdrawingghost7843]

Same

[@MyPetGargoyle_]

Ugh, this brings back so many memories haha I can soo understand where she's coming from. For yearrss when I was younger I was terrifieddd of dogs. I had a huge fear exactly like the fear she has here. I was the same, if a dog was on a leash it was ok but if they were free at all I'd be so scared. It was the same reaction too. Then one day when I was around 12 I sat down and patted a dog I had been soo scared of for so long and after that I began to overcome it a bit.

[@ld4743]

Bless her heart!!

[@Alliion]

OMG Roxy was so cute! I love Rottweilers! I feel bad for her, i have a fear of spiders, if I saw a spider in my bed, I would sleep somewhere else for a month, its happened before! I feel you!

[@rachelm7525]

Alliion It's funny: I can do spiders, snakes, heights, the dark, anything; I've been snorkelling, ballooning, and motorcycling. I had my own little motorbike, and I also rode pillion many times, once at over 100 mph, and loved it (!) - but don't put me near a dog!

[@somayaart7564]

I saw an unleashed Rottweiler black one that really stood out in the middle of snow, and to be honest the dog wasn't looking at me or anything was just walking it's way but the moment I saw it, I froze and stood still before I started walking slowly backward and praying it's owner shows up. When the owner showed up he stopped the dog and leashed, but he also yelled at me for making the dog nervous and was like " this is way too much!!! this dog kisses babies, and what you are doing is making him uncomfortable!" I apologize under fear and stress , but then thought about it, I wasn't supposed to apologize for that rude man.

[@ms.petrova8675]

I know how u feel... I do the same thing when I see dogs.... My parents usually have to carry me when dogs are around cos I won't even walk near it... And now I'm 14 😂and apparently too heavy for them to carry but I still make them do it

[@bluebrick1932]

My childhood was terrible.. I have seen dogs eating cats and some were chasing me in the road and I was screaming. But I escaped and now I have cynophobia

[@vGhost01]

When I was little (9yo and younger) I had cynophobia. It was mild, though, but like I got scared when dogs came to me and I didn't want to go near them, and when they barked at you it was horrible. Once my friends parents gave me and my friend a ride to school, their dog was in the car and I started crying, so I had to go to the front seat and they kept the dog in the back, (it was a small dog). I got over it over time, but now I'm only not scared of small dogs. Big dogs are still scary and the most if they come at you with quick movements. One example is I was at a pet store and there was a small dog and a big dog that you could pet. I pet the small dog but when the big dog came I was too scared to go pet the small dog anymore

[@wowbruh2511]

Surround yourselves with big dogs more. To get over a fear. you face it. You've gotten over smalldogs, surround yourself with nice big dogs,

[@digitmidget6973]

I understand why people have cynophobia. Carnivores can be scary animals

[@mihaelaflorea7901]

I have been scared of dogs for as long as I can remember. I don't know how it started or why I feel this way. Looking at pictures of them or watching movies about them it's ok but in real life this fear is frustrating because unlike other fears ( fear of heights, fear of spiders etc. ) many people love dogs and don't understand why I can't be near one without running and just tell me things like "Don't worry, it won't bite" and I'm like "How can you possibly be sure of that? Can you like read his mind or smth?" Then if I go visit someone who has a dog, I have to ask them to like keep it out of the room. If I see a dog on the street no matter the size or the breed I do my best to avoid it (cross the street, change my path ). What's worse is that there are many people in my town who walk their dogs on the street without a leash or with a really long one that keeps stretching. Moreover there are many big stray dogs in my town almost every neighbourhood has about 10 stray dogs maybe more and some of them really are dangerous. Some even live in packs and start barking when someone walks by. I can't even ride my bike because I heard they are more likely to attack when they see a bike. Many people told me that dogs can sense fear and if I run they will come after me but I can't help it. I've been chased by dogs many times. Sometimes I am embarrassed that I have this fear because people laugh when seing me scared out of my mind and runnung from a cute puppy. I don't know what to do. Everytime I tried to get over my fear I failed.😔 I love cats though. 😂

[@katherinecollins4685]

Very informative and shows how amazing Nik and Eva are are their work

[@nikandevaspeakman]

Thanks so much 🙏❤️ x

[@mickey08love]

When I was 7 years old ive got bitten by a dog about 2mm on the corner of my right eye but some how it made me loved dogs morethan ever... every dog that I see on the street I have to pat it...

[@AniyandChris]

OMG, she did an AWESOME JOB some people would have ran out of there. but she was calm.

[@thetravelbird7456]

I’m scared of dogs too but in 24 days i’m getting a Cockapoo puppy to help me with my fear! I’m nervous but excited❤️

[@rockerz5548]

I saw a Rottweiler at the park I almost had a panic attack And begged for it to leave

[@WonderfulAkari]

Honestly this is inspiring. I have anxiety and I remember going with a girls' group to a military base for repelling. I went just expecting to stay at the bottom (I went for the doughnuts afterwards) this girl was crying about not wanting to do it and for some reason I did the "I'll do it if you do it" thing. I've done this before but always flaked before it was my turn or before either of us went. This time, I ended up being this first to go. I'm not scared of heights, what scared me was that while repelling I had to support my own weight and I had no confidence on me doing that (Yes we were spotted, but that was no comfort) I remember going down that wall at a snails pace because my fingers were locked and I could barely move them (my left hand is aching now with this memory.) I was crying all the way down and well afterwards. People said I'd feel better at the bottom and honestly I didn't I was pretty shaken up a good while afterwards. Later in my teen years I began doing more and more things that made me uncomfortable, drawing attention to myself, putting myself in places where people had to rely on me. Today I've fought my anxiety to the point where my thoughts will dwell my relationship and interactions but it doesn't affect my quality of living nor my social interaction themselves. Only recently did I remember that that scary repelling experience was the first time I forced myself through something that terrified me. Never was it an inspiration during my initial time of social adjustment, but in reflection it did mark a turning point in the way I faced challenges. I took awhile but I guess I did feel better when I reached the bottom. I should go again sometime now that I'm not afraid to be scared.

[@ellen3131]

This is great! They have all come such a long way in just an hour! Wish someone could cure me of my fear for spiders in that time.

[@whowantsabighug]

I absolutely love dogs and feel so sorry for cynophobes. Good luck to you all so you can learn to enjoy these lovely animals.

[@jayden461]

Very relatable, I was rather viciously attacked by a German Shepard as a toddler which has led to a mental block in terms of dealing with animals, I also relate to the blanking out because I always forget what I did or how I panicked. It’s also the size of jaw

[@astridthiedeke6099]

I am so scared of dogs but think about it not the bad

[@nikandevaspeakman]

Most phobias are a learning from childhood. We're uploading a film with tips to help your dog phobia very soon so be sure to subscribe if you haven't already :)

[@jay-mii4926]

Is this rare cos I swear on mine and my family's life I am scared of dgs and I wanted to know what the phobia was

[@LetUsSee001]

I'm scared of dogs too and my cousin bashes me for having this fear.

[@siphesihlesihlali3181]

I just cried watching that, because I have the same crippling fear. It's when I see teeth that my heart starts to pound. Being chased and almost bitten by one has left me with PTSD. Its not an irrational fear to have I can see now.

[@nikandevaspeakman]

Do subscribe to our channel, as we have tips for overcoming a dog phobia coming very soon.

[@ryanmee403]

I have cynophobia and this Halloween I was given a lot of candy because I was afriad of a close neighbour dog its sounds good but I feel super guilty

[@wahwah4939]

Ryan Mee same I'm very scared of all dogs because my brother got bit in the face and was very scared of dogs ever since cant be around them

[@robby3467]

@@wahwah4939 Better to avoid them if you can. If I see one coming, I'll cross the road as a precaution.

[@todayiglowup4286]

this actually helped me out a lot

[@chaii_latte]

Hey serious question..so if you're just walking and a dog runs at you, but you run away it'll chase you. So what are you supposed to do? just stand there?

[@albertsteel2884]

golgi apparatus Run until the dog stops chasing you. It’ll eventually stop.

[@nickgames7120]

I heard somewhere run directly at it at full speed. It probably doesn’t work though.

[@lifestylewithrebecca]

A dog can sense how you feel

[@BiohazardCrow]

1.55 That dog look directly at the girl face and know she was afraid of it so he walked away.

[@zyrexxd7266]

lifestyle with rebecca almost all animals can, my dog always acompany's me when i feel bad : )

[@rachelm7525]

That's a gross oversimplification! Dogs can sense a lot of things; in my case I was bitten from behind, and I wasn't fearful till I had reason to be. I have multiple disabilities, injuries and illnesses and cannot afford to be injured again. Dogs know I have things wrong, and guess how they tell you? They bite! They are nature's alarm-system: someone's coming or something's wrong. You can help by keeping your dog on a lead at all times. Please🙂

[@Nicole-vf9oc]

Hats exactly why I can't be around them cause if I'm scared I feel like they'll come and eat me alive

[@chaii_latte]

That doesn't help at all ma'am.

[@andyjonas5486]

I am one to agree with all the peoples comments who have a fear of dogs, and that it is ruining mine and their lives. I cannot walk outside knowing that there is an owner with a dog leashed to him/her, knowing that it is safe for me to even NEAR them. It gave me a sense of hate and fear of dogs, it's almost as if some sort of discrimination...

[@LouiseHF]

I would love to see a video about how to overcome this!

[@justasnegreckis9632]

sometimes when I walk around the city and I see a dog then I just hope to god that its a chill dog but if its one of my friends dogs then im just gonna lock myself in the toilet and never come out until I see through the window of them leaving with the dog

[@JSandwich13]

i will admit ive heen scared of dogs all my lifem it was from hearing horror stories from my mum and as if never owned a dog or been around many apart from my neighbors dog i love dogs vut vut e tremely anxious if a dog growls barks for ages or tries to bite. I just habe this fear of you never know what a dog is capable of. will they snap etc. just worries me. but on the other hand I Have the most adorable three month old puppy and I'm not scared of her so much anymore. I was a first as she was teething and therefore biting but now she's amazing. im glad i was able to stop being so scared and now am able to own a dog

[@nomtandazosawa7724]

I couldn't stop crying cuz I have this phobia and it hearts I feel the same everytime I walk to the shop and I'm afraid I'll bump into a dog I feel and understand you you don't want to be afraid of dogs Just like me I'm 13 by the way

[@thetruepatriot7733]

poor lady, living with a fear like this must suck. dogs are everywhere you can't avoid them. she must be in constant fear. I've been bitten by a lot of dogs from a chihuahua to a Rottweiler and never developed a fear. I actually own 3 rottweilers now despite being bitten by one years ago. I couldn't imagine living my life without the love, loyalty, and companionship my dogs give me. this lady is truly missing out. hopefully she can get past this...

[@padmad3k63]

LOL that beagle doggie looks so cute. The Chihuahua looks like a cat LOL

[@Gachaqueen15]

I am sooo scared of dogs that I don’t even wanna leave my house not even for a second I had got my fear of dogs of somthing traumatic happening A dog a huge pit bull ran after me across the road and after that I never even really left the house for a few days My phobia has come stronger now and it’s ruining my life 😔 Whenever I see a dog I start crying and and I start shaking violently and always lock myself in my room even if I’m in my house When ever I go somewhere I always think in my mind where to go wich place has no dogs and it drives me mad If anyone has advice to help me get over my fear pls let me know it is slowly Day by day ripping my heart inside 💔 I always wished I never was afraid of dogs so I could be normal😭😭😭😭 And yes even speaking about dogs I start crying I’m crying as I wright this

[@Gachaqueen15]

And I also get panick attacks

[@sabrinasususa6957]

I want to have a therapist to make me overcome that fear, it's hard to leave like that,the world is full of dogs at this point there are more dogs than people

[@wildSpiritboy857]

I am scared of dogs so I totally understand very well done 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@ev3229]

2:17 that is me

[@refthegeneric]

I understand her fear god it's annoying cause you can barely walk outside without feeling paranoid just outside my house

[@nikandevaspeakman]

Hope our tips help a little

[@ilovemoomoos1]

I can’t believe this dogs are the best animals in the planet there not scary they won’t hurt you they only want to come near you to be loved don’t be scared

[@nikandevaspeakman]

Amber, you are so right, no animals will hurt you. x

[@ratzcult2015]

People have fucking died because of dogs

[@nickgames7120]

@@ratzcult2015 ikr

[@kamstudios2877]

I used to have the same fear as her, I know how she feels. The reason why I had the fear was a dog in our neighbourhood used to put its nose under the garden gate and my mother tried to keep me away so I just was scared ever since, but now I am fine I have lots of friends with dogs!

[@Fusdew]

You were afraid of dogs because you saw a dog's nose underneath a fence?

[@kamstudios2877]

Bobby Taylor Well it wasn't just that, it used to bark aswell and show its teeth

[@moonlightandstaryeyesbestr6061]

@@Fusdew duh if it’s sticking nose under fence it s obviously trying to leave and force it way out of the fence

[@letyrxy]

That’s me right there Lisa and yes my heart does that

[@tawahmarieclaire3113]

I thought I was the only one afraid of dog😓 this phobia is really scary. When ever I see a dog tears start coming out. My neighbor has a dog but it is loose every time I want to go out I am so scared the dog is always backing at me. This has made me really depressed I can’t even go out

[@nikandevaspeakman]

New film with tips to help with fear of dogs is coming soon, so do subscribe if you haven't already!

[@mookie1314]

I used to be scared of dogs because as a child I was attacked by a dog (at the time it seemed big because I was small but the dog was a small yippy dog). I was able to get over this fear later on as an adolescent, thank god. But yes, fearing dogs isn't irrational. It can bite you. It can land you in the hospital. However, I'm so happy I'm not anymore because I used to feel dumb since most people love dogs & deep down I did too because many of them look so cute. Nowadays, tons of people have dogs, more public places are dog-friendly so having this fear now can really limit your quality of life when you have to avoid so many places & people. I just got a puppy (standard poodle) & I am training her to be a therapy dog. I hope she can help people with this fear, among other things.

[@eljordinio7647]

I myself can relate to her. I've been really scared of dogs since I was a kid. When I was young I was at a friend's place playing with their dog, and suddenly he knocked me over. I know he was just playing but at the time I thought he was actually trying to hurt me. And since then, I have been scared of like any dog I've come across, harmless or not. Some people have said not to show any fear which is kinda easier said than done and makes me even more scared of what a dog might do to me if it knows I'm scared outta my wits of it. And I just wanna clarify that I don't necessarily dislike dogs. I think some dogs r pretty cute. But I'm genuinely more afraid of them than anything else

[@gaellorenzo3006]

if you want to fight the phobia, you need to realize not all the dogs will attack you, i recommend starting by being near a small dog, they cant hurt you, even if they want to.

[@sarah.9120]

My problem is that i love dogs i love watching videos of them and listening to my friends talk about their dogs and I always thought i was going to get one but when i see them in real life something happens to me idk what it is.

[@nikandevaspeakman]

Good news! We will be uploading a film with tips to help with a dog phobia very, very soon. Most phobias are a learning from childhood. Take a look at the film 'This Is Why You Have a Phobia' here on our KZbin channel, and be sure to subscribe to our channel to be notified about overcoming your dog phobia film, if you haven't already :)

[@atheamarcosamir5633]

I have always hated dogs and sincerely believe that anyone who doesn't is in denial that dogs are and will always be predators who can turn on you at any given moments.

[@tiffanylifesaver]

there's nothing wrong with her, i mean dogs are dangerous

[@NoddyMaccy]

I'm very fortunate. I have been bitten by dogs but I still absolutely love them! I have a black lab and all I do is give her cuddles and fuss! My biggest fear is spiders!

[@lyy-pw9ov]

I am also cynophobia so do my sister. I really don't like dog since my family got their first dog, No matter it small or big and I'm glad i move out of the house and my small family (i live with) don't really have dog (except my mother). I dont really know if i want to overcome this fear though. My family that have dog always say " It will not hurt you! " and i will not listen to them. I will always isolate in my own room and don't go out the room alot (before i move out)

[@nikandevaspeakman]

The reason you don’t listen is because you are taking instructions on how to feel about dogs and how to behave around them, from a younger you that must have had a bad experience and now believes you must be protected from ALL dogs as opposed to maybe 1 dog that created it. When you consider the event and that whatever it was you survived, you can slowly start to make peace with them.

[@sugandhvashisth6674]

Wow so i'm not the only one! 🥺💔

[@nikandevaspeakman]

Absolutely not, you’re one of many. We do have another film here on our channel with tips to help 💕

[@elaynahaworth5112]

I Am Also Afraid of Dogs, So I definitely Understand What that Feels Like

[@nikandevaspeakman]

Sorry to hear that, but we do have tips here on our channel to help with a phobia of dogs.

[@thepsalms2806]

When I was a kid I pet a pregnant pit bull at my friends birthday party. This dog started stalking me the WHOLE party so I was trying to avoid it and stay close to other people and adults. When I forgot about it I was on the jumping castle alone, and I kid you not the pit bull was climbing into the jumping castle after me! LOL I am not afraid of dogs now and own 3 but I understand the fear, I was 8 yo.

[@arslayn6608]

I think, I really am cynophobic and might need some help from a professional soon. Just watching this video and imagining myself being near them, my heart is already pounding. Whenever I hear some barking or when the dogs are near me, my body will automatically go stiff, close my eyes, cover my ears. In the worst cases, I will start trembling and gasping just to calm down. It's not easy bcs it affects my daily life, I cannot even go outside alone, and heck I can't even enter or leave my place bcs my dad recently adopted a dog. PS. My dad got a dog bcs he wants me to at least get better by getting used to its bark. Love his effort but I still fear them lol

[@-strawberryrxses-6101]

I have this phobia and I don’t like going outside I’ll go but only if I 100% need to or if I really really want to but as she said i can’t remember how I react and I would love to get over this phobia but I honestly can’t at all and I think I know how it started but I’m not going to go into detail but I don’t like when people push them to put dogs on there laps because if i had a dog on me I would drop that dog and run! I don’t know why I am scared but I thought I was the only one my whole life ( I know that’s a bit dramatic but that’s how I generally feel) and I like seeing other people with it because I know I’m not alone I will understand it. And if anyone else has this i just want to say it’s ok and I understand so if you want to say anything or just ask me anything feel free.

[@tigeress699]

I'm such an animal lover and such a dog lover that it pains me to see her in such fear. Dogs are such gentle, loving creatures and I hope one day that she won't have to live with that kind of fear

[@elizabethrush3631]

I can relate to her on another level and it sucks bc I really love dogs but have been bit twice and they ruined my relationship w dogs

[@radikat.]

Ive grown out of this phobia (to an extent) i can pat a dog when im forced to, but when it licks me i just head out. I remember when i was sleeping over at my friends house and they had a dog. I had to use the bathroom, but i was scared of waking the dog up. I opened the door, and i heard the loudest howl ive ever heard. I ended up not using the bathroom.

[@peternagy6847]

I had a fear of dogs once. Though it wasn't like a phobia, it was more of an extreme distrust/wariness of stranger's dogs (not ours of course, cuz he's an angel and I know he's never hurt me). I think it began when I was riding on my scooter in the park, when out of the blue a dalmatian just ran at me, barking. I had this fear around 2 years ago for a couple of months, under which I began watching videos on what to do when attacked by a dog. What ultimately ended my fear is when another dog wanted to attack our own. My body was ready for a fight as I had an instinct to protect. I told myself "if that dog dares to get loose and run to us I'll kick it to the next street". Thankfully nothing happened, but that's what made me lose my fear of dogs. Later on I realized, that it wasn't actually the thought of them attacking that scared me. It was the sudden barking.

[@nikandevaspeakman]

Well done for overcoming your fear.

[@ainamarie9954]

You can't just throw a diagnosis like PTSD around like that... I have post traumatic stress disorder, and it's absolutely incomparable to this lady's fear of dogs.

[@cn5570]

You sound ridiculous. PTSD applies to a multitude of cases. The amount of stress you experience because your past trauma is comparable to many people who fear dogs. Because of past trauma, I have jumped on top of cars, jumped on desks at work, nearly jumped off of a balcony. So yes, it's comparable and in some cases, it can be worse than yours.

[@fagatronluke8153]

My phobia of dogs started when I was a sophomore in highschool. One day, I wanted to go to the park and I was heading past my neighbor's yard. Next thing I know, his four dogs start growling and barking and running towards me. I was just thinking to myself that they wouldn't bite me, but I was wrong. I accidentally slipped at one point and the dogs surrounded me. They were biting at me, and I started kicking them in the face. This happened for about fifteen frightening minutes. By the time someone saved me, I was covered in bite marks, my face was filled with tears, and I couldn't stop shaking. My landlord said this wasn't the first time those dogs have hurt people so he made the owner put the dog down. I felt relief for awhile, then those neighbors moved out and I had new ones. They also had several dogs. Today, they all attacked me not once but twice. I was saved again, but now I feel like I can't go back outside ever again. I can't even be in the same room with a dog. If there is any way I could get help for this, I'd greatly appreciate it.

[@MetallicAGirl14]

This has ruined my life my mum wants a dog but can't because I'm so f@&king terrified of them I'm 13 and have had this all my life. It doesn't help is when you think you might think 'I think I can try and pet one' they try to attack you. It's a real thing and it's horrifying

[@unin9982]

I have that cynophobia. When a dog starts barking at me, I scream so loud and everyone is confused why. When I hear barking without seeing the dog, I get in shock and I once even ALMOST fell on the ground because of it. My bestie gives me some tips to avoid dogs, but still, it doesn't really work well for me. I see a dog, I immediately start running around finding a way to avoid the dog. It's really not great to have it