Mark
Active Member
I have been a dog lover for many years now although a few months ago as I went to stroke what seemed to be a friendly dog I got the shock of my life! I knew something was wrong when it turned around quickly showing its teeth and luckily I turned away otherwise the dog may well have bitten me on the face. As it happened the dog went for my elbow, ripping through my shirt and literally hanging onto my elbow with its teeth impaled. I had to shake the dog off my arm leaving blood and an imprint which is still there today.
From that day onwards I have been very reluctant to stroke any dog although I have pushed myself for those where I know the owner. This perfectly illustrates to me how we can develop a phobia and how very quickly it can take control.
From that day onwards I have been very reluctant to stroke any dog although I have pushed myself for those where I know the owner. This perfectly illustrates to me how we can develop a phobia and how very quickly it can take control.
