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How Can I Get Over My Fear Of Boxer Dogs?

OK, I want to be an RSPCA inspector, but the problem is I am terrified of boxers, because one attacked me a few years back and to be honest, if I hadn't have moved my neck, I probably wouldn't be here now, because it jumped up at me and his teeth were so close to me. Since then, I have been terrified when I see dogs loose on leads with noone around and of boxers. How do I overcome this fear?

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1. Your best bet is to try a desensitization technique I would think. This is where you are repeatedly exposed to your fear in very tiny amounts under very controlled situations over time. The idea is allow you to become used to the thing you fear and allow yourself time to adapt to a new way of seeing this thing you fear. Another option is hypnotism. That could work too. Either way I would recommend you handle this fear with a trained professional. They are better equipped to do these techniques thereby increasing your chances of success. Good luck and take care.
2. well find people who have friendly boxers and gradually pet them and get comfertable around them. then (if your religious at all) realize that god has a plan and if you are meant to die you will. what i mean is have faith that god will protect you and everything will be ok. also you could try a hypnotist they work well.
3. Sounds like the fear is also of unknown, uncontrolled dogs, not just boxers. Suggestions: 1. Read up on handling animals, how to treat them when you first enounter or meet them, what to do when an animal is scared, how to defend yourself when an animal attacks. You're safe, no risk, with reading. Then see if you can get any animal training videos to watch how it's done. 2. Read a bit on boxers. They're just dogs. Each breed has its own characteristics, so knowing more about boxers will help you understand them better and should ease your fear. 3. Get to know some dogs. Volunteer at an animal shelter. Also, find some boxer owners who will introduce you to their pets in a way that's comfortable for you. Almost all dogs are very friendly. Loose dogs and even dogs in packs will rarely harm someone. If one approaches you, as long as it's not leaping for your throat, stay still and allow it to sniff. You can talk softly to it. After time, you'll develop a sense of when to reach out and pet a strange dog. You'll also learn how to show a dog that you're the one in control. Once you know what to expect from a dog and how to handle that, you'll lose your fear.