How would i brainwash myself to not to be afraid of dogs?

Question

How would i brainwash myself to not to be afraid of dogs?

Answer 1

Build yourself up slowly to liking dogs.  There are definitely some great dogs out there.  Just take your time and find what you do like about dogs and surround yourself with that.

Answer 2

idk i havent figured out a way yet... :-(

Answer 3

Go see a doctor and get hypnosis treatment. It'll cure you immediately

Answer 4

face your fears head on...

Answer 5

my mom taught me a trick when I was little...act nothing is wrong...because the dogs can sense the fear then they catch you...run...hehehehe

but if you are relaxed..keep walking,.they dont bother you

Answer 6

get a puppy that you aren't afraid of and raise it

Answer 7

try going to a friend of urs dat has a dog den ask her/him to put the dog on ur lap. try to overcome ur fears to set dem free.. :)

Answer 8

find a small dog.

play with them.

they're not as big or anything.

you'll get used to them.

then just pet bigger dogs.

Answer 9

Get to know some "friendly" dogs first. Size doesn't matter. Some wee dogs are worse than big ones as they have something to prove. If you meet a strange dog, think HARD to yourself " i am going to kick the s@@@e out of you if you annoy me" and the dog will know you aren't afraid of it.  If a dog barks its not so inclined to bite as a snarling dog would. Luck.

Answer 10

There are a few different ways... the best way is desensitization.. you ease your way into interacting with dogs..

First you look at a picture of a dog

Then hold a stuffed animal dog

Then listen to a dog bark

Watch a movie or show with a dog

Go somewhere where you can see a dog

Get closer to the dog

Touch the dog

Etc..

You could try volunteering for a shelter or humane society so you get accustomed to dogs and interact with them so you get comfortable.

You could adopt a puppy. That way the dog is small and docile. As the dog gets older and larger you won't be afraid because you will have known the dog it's whole life.

Answer 11

You can rid yourself of a phobia in less than 5 minutes.  All it takes is confrontation--- meaning that you have to get near a dog and pet it.  Soon you will realize it's just a dog not a monster.

Start with a little puppy and slowly move up to bigger dogs.

Answer 12

Why are you afraid of dogs?

Most dogs will not attack - as long as they are not provoked.

Most dogs will bark when you are near their property - as a way of letting their owners and you know whats going on.

If a dog approaches - do run or jump.  If you think it is friendly, get down on one knee, hold out the back of your and, and let the dog sniff, observe, etc before you reach out to pet.

To get over a fear of dogs, you have to get around dogs.

Know that the little yappy dogs you are bigger them them and if needed can take care of them.

Most of the larger breeds are the nicer breeds.

Answer 13

Get a chihuahua,they are friendly,smart,cute and tiny.

Edit:or see if you can some how play with one from a different owner

Answer 14

really cant you must get used to dogs. also you cant be afraid of them if this doesn't work just email me

Answer 15

With soap and a saw.

Kidding aside; It may help to try to find a deeper understanding of canine language and psychology (1). Most people fear what they do not understand, and for many people, a lack of understanding of the reason and rationale behind a dogs actions is enough to instill fear. Really research the subject and then approach someone who you know has a really well trained and well socialized dog (Stress the socialized, as dogs operate under pack mentality and even a s**+ tzu who has been coddled and undersocialized will lash out towards the introduction of a new element to their "pack" or environment).

Mostly, don't fall for the guru nonsense you see on T.V. about "exude energy" and other mumbo jumbo. It's really the same stuff wrapped up into a roundabout and vague package that is designed to idealize the "star" of the show.

Have patience and learn what you can, then decide if it's a fear you even want to tackle right now in life.

Answer 16

Some people are afraid of dogs, some of water etc.  You might always have a fear of dogs, especially of those you do not know.

Answer 17

Have something else in your mind and forget the dogs are even there.......my sister was afraid of dogs and we tried everything but this works because she is now alot better than she used to be and we can finally walk past dogs without any trouble!