i am REALLY cynophobic, I can't stand being near them. I find it so stupid when people say, "it won't hurt you!"

Being scared of dogs can actually ruin your life. You feel scared to go to parties or round to people's houses who have dogs, no matter how big or small. I'm 12 and have had this fear all my life - I have no idea what brought it on. I think the scariest thing is when they come bounding up to you, you have no idea what they're going to do. Your heart starts pounding, you go dizzy and you just look for a way to escape. I was once on holiday and I ran across a really, really busy road just to get away from a dog. I understand to other people it sounds really stupid, but telling someone to just 'get over' a fear of dogs is almost like telling someone to stop bleeding when they've been shot. Drastic - I know, but I think people need to be a but more thoughtful and understanding to people with this fear.

Oh my gosh realizing people are afraid of dogs like me makes me at ease because it’s so stressful going out everyday when there is dogs around and people not understanding. Whenever I’m invited to a party I always have to tell them to put their dogs away. The other day I walked to the park with my boyfriend when suddenly two abandoned dogs came near us and I started to hyperventilate.

I had no idea there were others like me who couldn't go near a dog, much less that it can be helped! I really hope she continued with the therapy, and she's free of the fear now. Well done, girl!

I didn't released how many people are just like me! I have cynophobia and I had no one to talk to about it so I felt isolated and afraid :( I am still terrified, I take panic attacks and I get paranoid and upset.... Good to know that I'm not alone :)

It’s crazy that I’m here crying while watching this because I know exactly how she feels. People don’t understand.

i'm scared of dogs too ;( if a dog is on the same sidewalk as me than i'll cross the road and walk on the other side walk. in the summer i avoid talking the faster route home cause it means i'll have to go thru a park where all the ppl are there with their dogs ;(

I have cynophobia too but i hate it when people think that because you have it, you hate dogs which is far from the case.  i have had such a traumatizing child hood with dogs i have been bitten, chased numerous times, have seen siblings and childhood friends scream for their lives as dogs chased them. i have been cornered by a dog as it's mouth oozed with saliva, showing it serrated fangs in a growl, and i have watched my own dogs get into nasty fights. So i can see why I have this. I am not scared of dogs if they are my own though, i am not afraid of small dogs like Pomeranians, and if i am around one enough and i notice it is very calm sweet and sedentary, then i will feel at ease. i do not hate dogs despite my phobia because at times i can deeply adore dogs they can be so innocent and affectionate.This phobia really hinders my life at times because I will avoid paths where i know i will encounter dogs, and i will not go to peoples houses if i knew they had a dog.  i hope some day to overcome this fear because i am a very outgoing and social person but i feel that this cynophobia of mine greatly hinders my that.

I’ve never experienced any dog attack or anything of that form but I’m terrified of dogs

Leave the girl alone! I suffer from this and I know how she feels.

I have this phobia so I know what its like

Really needing to get rid of this fear...its so hard because even if I wasn't afraid, I dont even like them. They're loud af.

I use my chihuahua to help people get over their dog phobia. She is the most loving, calm amazing dog ever. She helped a lot of my friends, they went from being in a panic to constantly asking to watch her overnight and being totally in love with her. I`m the most proud dog owner ever.
Sorry for my english btw, not my first language.

I'm so petrified of dogs, I can't even stand at the same foot path as them, I realy hate having to be scared, I leave everything behind if a dog comes near, I've been chased so many times and it doesn't help when someone e shows you they been bitten by a dog. I think I have so many phobias  as well as dogs like creepy crawlys and rats, many animals, but dogs are the most that I'm afraid of.

Cynophobia is one of the worst phobia. It can ruin relationships, fun time, normal walk in forests... I have cynofobia since i was 6 (dog bit me really close to my eye)and people are often making fun of me. Most of the people just cannot understand, that someone can be scared of dogs, they are still a big animal that can kill you if it wants to..

I feel exactly like this with dogs!! I know it's common but I don't know anyone who feels the same as me! I'm so glad I saw this , it makes me feel less different.

I have Cynophobia...
It's kinda hard to hang out with friends at their houses for the first time because my first question is...

"Do you have a dog?"

Everyone online and in my school thought I was weird..

When ever I saw a dog I could barely breath and was afraid it would bite me and I would start crying.

I know its "Pathetic" but it's been hard trying to get rid of this fear, also the fact I will be getting a dog soon...

OMG AM SO SCARED  DOGS I HAVE  THE SAMEE PHOBIA  OMG IF I SEE ONE IN REAL LIFE I WELL RUN AWAY OR SCRAM  AND HAVE A PANIC  ATTACK  OR EVEN CRY 😢😢😢😢😢

I love these people. They are kind and gentle with you, they understand you completely and they don't force you off your will. I would gladly go on this show seeing as that dogs are in charge of my life every time I step out my home.

I LOVE dogs but I’m watching this to get more understanding for people who don’t so I get more of an inside look of how I should handle my dogs when I’m around people with cynophobia :)