Dogs heal people. They calm children, reduce loneliness, help prevent panic attacks, guide the blind, and so much more.
A person overreacts to a well-behaved dog.
That person pressures nearby dog owners to control their dogs, even when it’s not necessary.
Owners start pulling the leash, yelling at their dog, getting stressed.
The dog becomes frustrated and reactive over time.
That same person says, “See? Dogs are dangerous.”
This is a self-fulfilling prophecy created not by the dog, but by human fear and ignorance.
Dogs mirror our emotional states. If we bring tension, we create tension.
Reactive behavior is often the result of poor socialization, not the dog's personality or breed.
Discrimination Comes in Many Forms
Whether it's:
- Judging a dog by its breed or size,
- Making assumptions based on appearance,
- Demanding the removal of a disabled, quiet, peaceful dog…
…it all stems from the same root: fear without understanding.
We’ve seen people act more animalistic than the dogs they’re afraid of.