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Redditor Gets Insulted For Backing Away From A Dog That Was Trying To Sniff Her

by Maryjane

Anxiety illnesses called phobias make people fearful of things or situations that are typically harmless. They include undue worry about an occurrence or circumstance that, in reality, is unlikely to be harmful.

And they frequently react in an unexpected way to situations that other people would not find frightening or concerning. Extreme dog phobia is known as cynophobia.

Both kids and adults with this condition make a special effort to avoid dogs. When they hear a dog bark, see a movie about a dog, or visit a location where a dog might be, they may experience extreme anxiety or a full-blown panic attack.

In extreme cases, those who suffer from this disorder avoid friends or choose to remain home out of fear of running into a dog. The OP in today's story is one of these people.

However, she won't go out on a limb and insult dogs, as the world does not revolve around her fears. Generally, the OP is okay around dogs and won't scream and cry as long as they stay away from her.

On one occasion, the OP encountered two people walking their dogs, barely holding the leash. One of the dogs had started to come closer to the OP to try and sniff her.

The OP kept moving away and continued to walk home, but the dog still tried to sniff her. What happens next?

Find out as you read the full story below.  

The OP Begins...

The OP Begins...
u/throwaway_nervouslol

The OP is someone who is terrified of dogs

The OP is someone who is terrified of dogs
u/throwaway_nervouslol

The OP started to form tears in her eyes

The OP started to form tears in her eyes
u/throwaway_nervouslol

The OP's friend said the dog owners were right

The OP's friend said the dog owners were right
u/throwaway_nervouslol

Here are what other Redditors thought about the story

Here are what other Redditors thought about the story
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It's ridiculous that they made you feel like you were the AH

It's ridiculous that they made you feel like you were the AH
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Everyone must not love your dog

Everyone must not love your dog
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This Redditor wants nothing more than to say hi to all dogs

This Redditor wants nothing more than to say hi to all dogs
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You handled a scary situation the best way you could

You handled a scary situation the best way you could
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What dog owners would normally say before any dog attack

What dog owners would normally say before any dog attack
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This dog owner knows his responsibilities very well

This dog owner knows his responsibilities very well
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You did the right thing to try and remove yourself

You did the right thing to try and remove yourself
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Some dog can be perfectly cute and sweet but...

Some dog can be perfectly cute and sweet but...
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This happens to this Redditor all the time

This happens to this Redditor all the time
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Your fear is an issue only for you in this instance

Your fear is an issue only for you in this instance
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Who goes around making people cry? That is bad

Who goes around making people cry? That is bad
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You did nothing wrong so no one should criticize you

You did nothing wrong so no one should criticize you
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It's not an unreasonable request to not want to be approached by a dog

It's not an unreasonable request to not want to be approached by a dog
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Your friend is not much of a friend for dismissing your fears

Your friend is not much of a friend for dismissing your fears
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They shouldn't assume everyone wants to interact with their dog

They shouldn't assume everyone wants to interact with their dog
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You can impose your pets on strangers

You can impose your pets on strangers
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No one is obligated to let someone's dog sniff them

No one is obligated to let someone's dog sniff them
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As pointed out earlier, this is a specific phobia condition called cynophobia. People who suffer from specific phobia disorders respond violently to a particular situation or object.

They take every precaution to stay away from the source of their discomfort, worry, or fear—in this instance, dogs. In the end, the OP was declared "not the AH."

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