Understanding Fear of Dogs

The transcript discusses a personal experience of feeling scared of a large dog, highlighting the emotion of fear in relation to animals.

What is a common initial reaction to encountering a large dog?

• Joy

• Indifference

• Fear

• Excitement

Which of the following is NOT a reason people might fear dogs?

• Past negative experiences

• Lack of exposure to dogs

• Dogs being too friendly

• Hearing about dog attacks

How can someone begin to overcome their fear of dogs?

• Avoiding dogs completely

• Gradual exposure to dogs

• Ignoring the fear

• Pretending to like dogs

What might help in reducing fear when approaching a dog?

• Ignoring the dog

• Approaching slowly and calmly

• Running towards the dog

• Shouting at the dog

Which strategy is effective in building confidence around dogs?

• Watching videos of aggressive dogs

• Listening to scary dog stories

• Learning about dog behavior

• Staying away from all dogs