Phobia of dogs?

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I feel like Ace Ventura pet detective, I love all animals, but where he had a phobia of bats, mine is with dogs. Half of it is to do with the fact of their hygeine, and the other half is, some of them are unpredictable. I had a dream last night where one was about to attack me. I think some species of dog's shouldn't be allowed to be pets. My nephew has a rott weiler(spelling), good choice eh! After saying this I would still probably risk my own life to save a dog if it was in danger, but I just wish I did'nt need to be in contact with them at all.

I am phobic of animals generally as I cannot predict or understand their behaviour. Dogs are by far the worst for me in terms of phobia thoug.

I was nearly attacked by a dog im not scarred of them just dont like them and im also very allergic to them and any other animal with fur,

Dogs, I don’t like Labradors. Once I was at a party as a kind we was doing the hokey-cokey. Someone set me up to be in front of the dog, who supposedly love to do the hokey-cokey. After a few second I found out why. Why didn’t the dog try to bite my head off instead.

I'm not phobic of dogs at all. I've very good with them. I just prefer cats. There's some breeds I dislike more than other - I don't like miniture poodles or chihuahuas or other little yappy dogs. I don't think there's breeds that shouldn't be "pets" although certainly some breeds are bred for specific jobs that make them less ideal for an everyday household companion. All dogs are domsetic animals. It's just people often pick the wrong type of dogs for their own lifestyle or for the wrong reason.

As for their hygiene - dogs carry significantly less mircobial organisms on their hair and skin than humans (humans by comparison are pretty damn filthy) and their saliva has natural antiseptic properties, which is why dogs lick their wounds and "sensitive" regions. There's even been studies about their saliva - evidence suggests that wounds treated with canine saliva can heal faster than wounds treated with human-made antiseptics. That crazy guy who lives with wolves (forget his name) also says that whenever he just hurt, he lets the wolves lick his wounds and the wounds heal much faster than if he treated them the human way.

i like most animals, i don't like large dogs though, not because i am scared of them, but because they are amazingly annoying

. I don't think there's breeds that shouldn't be "pets" although certainly some breeds are bred for specific jobs that make them less ideal for an everyday household companion. All dogs are domsetic animals .[/quote]

Ok, say you had a baby, you would trust a rott weiler or doberman with the baby 100%? With these dogs, there's always gonna be situation where their tempremant is tested, and though it may not be the dog's fault, if they suddenly turn, someone's in trouble.

As for their hygiene - dogs carry significantly less mircobial organisms on their hair and skin than humans (humans by comparison are pretty damn filthy) and their saliva has natural antiseptic properties, which is why dogs lick their wounds and "sensitive" regions. There's even been studies about their saliva - evidence suggests that wounds treated with canine saliva can heal faster than wounds treated with human-made antiseptics. .[/quote]

I did'nt mean touching a dog's un-hygienic, their saliva has antiseptic properties, well I still wouldn't let them kiss me on the face after washing itself (all over!), like some people do, yuk!
And as for owner's who don't clear up after their dogs, the law should come down on them like a ton of bricks, as this could result in a child being blinded. 1st step- warning and 50 pound fine, 2nd step- Owner and dog training class, and community service- clearing up after other dogs, 3rd stike- re-home the dog, to someone who is loving and responsible.

I had a phobia of dogs (the medical term is "cynophobia") when I was about 5 years old. I would scream and climb on the nearest bench or playground structure, so "the dog wouldn't reach me". It didn't matter if it was a big German Shepherd or a tiny Chihuahua; I was scared of all dogs. And if the dog started barking at me, it took me a lot of effort not to start running like the wind.

Then, around the age of 8 or so, I did a complete 180 in my attitude toward dogs. It became my favorite animal, and I wanted a dog more than anything. (Maybe the time my neighbor showed me puppies that were small enough to fit in my hands had something to do with it.) I still like dogs, and one day, I'm hoping to get one as a pet.

Not exactly phobic...I like dogs, but the bigger ones make me nervous.

Not at all, but I HATE the mess that both cats and dogs leave, dog poop moreso because they'll poo anywhere.

I'm uneasy around any animal that has the capability to rip my insides out.

I dont like dogs, they invade my personal space, park and try to climb on ya.

No, absolutely no dog or cat phobia here.

My life isn't complete without a dog to share it.

First of all, domestic dogs are a single species. Rottweilers are a breed, defined by appearance and lineage. There is no breed that is uniformly safe or unsafe. Each individual has a different temperment, created through an interaction between their genes and environment, just like humans or any other animal.

Technically, no dog of any size or breed should be left alone with a baby. Just about any animal could accidentally hurt a baby.

Unfortunately, many people prefer to think in extremes. So the belief persists that some breeds, like labs and goldens, are always safe, whereas other breeds are unsafe. In reality, the only way to assess a dog's temperment is to pay attention to its actions. They communicate a lot through their body language.

I've been bitten by dogs before (a Border Collie and a Rough Collie). I used to fear them, but that changed when I came to understand the way in which they communicate. Now I pay attention to what they are saying and respect their space.

But I have to agree that working dogs do not make good pets. A dog with a high level of energy and intelligence can become destructive, and even aggressive, if unemployed.