Kinophobia is a fear of dogs, a phenomenon quite common. It spoils the life of you and your friends who have pets. After all, even going to visit them requires serious work on yourself. But when there is a need, then you can get rid of kinophobia.
You will need
- - kind dog with owner
- - a mutual friend who is not afraid of dogs
Instruction manual
one
Allocate a certain time for classes, take them seriously. Start unlearning your fear of dogs through TV. Watch programs where dogs are retrained, taught new skills. So you will understand that a person is able to control a dog.
2
Watch the walking dogs from the window. If animals begin to fight, do not run away in a panic. Remember: firstly, you are looking from your apartment and you are not in danger; secondly, dogs fight among themselves, and do not attack people. A showdown between animals does not concern anyone else except their owners. After seeing how the owners separate the pets, again note that they can influence them.
3
It's time to move on to action. Surely you have friends you are afraid to go to because of fear of a friendly, slightly barking dog. Immediately go to visit is not worth it, let it happen on the street. Agree on the symbol that you submit so that the owner picks up the pet.
4
Take a mutual friend who knows both the dog and the owner, sit on the bench. Breathe evenly and deeply, according to the pattern: inhale - hold your breath for a few seconds - exhale until it stops - hold your breath - inhale.
5
When the dog appears within your sight, there will be a desire to leave. Do not give in to him. Remain seated while discussing with a friend what you are feeling right now. Speak honestly, watch for the evenness and timbre of your voice. Describe your feelings from the perspective of another person: “He (a) feels a trembling throughout his body
". Listen to your own story.
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The main thing: the dog should be without a leash, the owner, coming up to you, should not hold it by the collar when the pet is stroking. If the owner holds his animal, then any approach to it or to it will be regarded as an attack that must be prevented.
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The friend should be the first to stroke the approached dog to show you how nice and affectionate she is. If you are not ready to talk to her now, that's okay. Just watch. The fact that you are so close to the dog is already an achievement. When you realize that it is becoming very difficult, give a conditional sign to the owner in the zone of visibility.
eight
When you can pet the dog on the street, it's time to move to the room. Go to visit the owner, not paying attention to barking, go into the room. Talk about how you feel, explain to those present why you feel it, what actions the dogs are afraid of. Let the animal be in the same room with you. Over time, start stroking her, bring your fears to life: "What will happen if I get up, if I go to another room, if the dog suddenly comes to me
.note
No matter what size the animal is. Small dogs on nervousness will give odds to any dog, and for each owner his pet is the kindest. Be objective when choosing a dog for therapy. If the owner does not have unquestioning power, it is better to ask to lock the animal in the room, and not to learn to love him.
Useful advice
If possible, then to get rid of kinophobia completely, it is better to deal with a specialist. Thanks to him, you will not only get rid of the fear of certain dogs, but also gain knowledge for emergency situations.