Are people typically fearful of your dog/s

[CagneyDog]

Some people get freaked out when they see Cagney. Which is weird because he is not some huge dog. I hate seeing people back up and act fearful when they see large dogs and it drives me nuts. It's so offending.

[Tollers-n-Dobes]

98% of people seem to be horribly afraid of the Dobermans just because of their breed. 50% of people stay away from Tia because the assume little dogs are "ankle biters" which is totally not true and a few people are afraid of Tango because of her eyes. They're sort of a goldy-brown colour and when she stares she gets a really intense look which seems to deter people from her.

[sammy101]

yes,mostly Kodie.I've noticed here its usually the people who DO NOT own a dog.All of the dog owners on our walks are not afraid of him at all.
One lady saw me walking Kodie and she turned around and started running the other way lol,i just ignore them. I've only gotten 1 comment that offended me though.People ask me if he's going to bite them? umm i wouldnt take him out if he would attack some one

[RobiLee]

Yes, most people seem fearful of my girls. A stranger coming to the house is almost always afraid. When the girls and I are out walking we get lots of comments about how beautiful they are but everyone keeps a distance. Yesterday when we were walking there was a group of young kids out playing and one of the little girls spotted us from a distance and hollered at us asking if she could pet our dogs. After telling her yes and getting closer she took one look at Tori and said that Tori was scary looking...lol. Those eyes do it every time. It didn't stop her though she asked if Tori liked kids and when I told her yes, the little girl seemed fine then. She was such a tiny little girl and I was impressed that she wasn't afraid of the big dogs and that she knew to ask if she could pet them.

Occasionally I wish people weren't afraid of them but most times it doesn't bother me and I actually feel safer because of it. I'm pretty certain that no one is going to bother me when my girls are with me.

[tz1]

They are definitely afraid of Zero...He's 75 pounds now, and only 6 months old. Heh heh heh, can't wait until he is full grown! He is gonna be a biiiiig boy

[finn's mom]

It doesn't bother me when people say they're afraid of Finn. I'm afraid of public speaking. And, of flying, stinging, buzzing insects. And, of heights. Everyone has their fears, and, fears are generally not founded on intelligent thought. However, if someone says they're afraid, but, don't want to be, I take advantage of it and try to help them pet Finn. But, little kids are oftentimes afraid of him just because of his size...and, some kids and adults have had bad experiences with dogs, and, I am not about to force anyone to like Finn. I don't have a breed or color that is poorly and largely over exaggerated in the media, though, for which I'm fortunate. For those people afraid of dogs or certain breeds because of the garbage they've been fed via the media, I have no sympathy for. And, I find people who refuse to think beyond what they've simply been told absolutely offensive.

[catnapper]

Yup, they always back up or cross the street when they see Nicki. Which is just fine with us since we don't live in the greatest neighborhood. It gives us a little more protection. Bad guys don't need to know she's a big puppy dog.

[Suki Wingy]

I can't really tollerate people being afraid because I'm not really of anything and that is something I have to work on. When people are afraid of Niño I tend to walk twards them. When I bring him to the PLAYGROUND I have kids ask me if he bites when they are standing right next to me! Why would he be at the playground if he bit?!?!?! When people act scared sometimes before I know what I'm doing I'm saying loudly to Niño, "That's so MEAN to be afraid of someone with out knowing them!" I get a lot of, "Dalmatians are snappy and bad with kids." to my face!!! Even though he's NOT even mixed with dals.
When kids and moms are petting him and they ask, "whjt breed?" and they hear "pit bull" as part they just about run away. Keep in mind they were ALL rREADY petting him!!

[Flatcoatluver]

yup zoey always barks when people come on our probery, but t.j on the other hand just runs over and wags his tail.

[.sarah]

Most people aren't. This town is flooded with animal lovers. We have like a bajillion vet offices here. There is the occassional person who is afraid, and they're usually afraid of Mandy because she barks at people sometimes ... especially people with large hair or hats. Luka will bark at people too but I haven't had her long enough to have any experience with people being afraid of her. Nobody has ever been afraid of Nova. She runs right up to people with her tail wagging 150 mph (just a guess ) and the biggest smile on her face and she just loves on them. Who could be afraid of that?

[lv4dogs]

It's funny, most people are more scared of Nanook & Kaige than they are of Raustyk & she's a Rott.

[areias]

Yes, especially for Sam and Casey. Sams just a huge mutt, he can be intimidating. And Casey is a German Shepherd...people usually ask if she bites. She does get nervous when people approach us on walks and will bark sometimes, because usually I'm a little nervous too. She hates when stangers stand there and laugh at her.

Boomer, not so much, but he dosen't much like kids he dosen't know, so he's the one I would be careful about. -shrugs-

[areias]

Oh! But I hate when people absolutely aren't afraid of your dog, and your at Petsmart or at an event and people are walking by and put their hands on your dog. It's just like whoa, you're a very brave person. There's no way I would touch a strange dog without at least saying something to the owner. My dogs arent going to do anything, most likely, but you have to wonder what these people are thinking.

[Suki Wingy]

I have a rule that I never tough a dog unless they touch me first, and never at dog shows. You never know, Layla was a fear biter and we had people cumming up behind hear and touching her and then yelling at us that she tried to snap at them.

[Corinna]

Hey anna66 I thought you'd like Dugan just think a 150 LB Huney. Newfy and chow He has the chow bounce in his walk so funny to watch him walk from behind.