[Shinatama]

Stay calm, don't run and do not show any sign of aggression. If you show any of the above, the dogs may deem you as a threat and attack you.

[yrez]

don't be scare. they know when you are scared. if they bite u, just bite back. u are bigger and more powerful than the dog!!!

[sammijo726]

Well the first thing you need to know is that the majority of dogs arent mean. There are a few ones though. When first meeting a dog you need to remain calm, dogs can sence fear. Stick one arm out and let the dog sniff you hand. if the dog then approches you further than you can pet it if it walks away then leave it alone. Always let the dog have the oppertunity to sniff you out!!

["joe public"]

Hey ti no laughing matter,my younger brother(RIP) had a fear of dogs he would avoid them when he could,one day on his way to visit his girlfriend a Labrador came running up it's garden barking at him, he moved out of it's way and it still kept coming at him, was crossing the road to avoid it when some guy ( who saw my brother 30 yards or so before he ploughed into him) killing him almost instantly, we did not find this out for a week,which as you can imagine was devastating for the whole family,I still miss him and never got to say goodbye,tore my world apart,and still does at times,get over that fear , try never to show a dog you fear them as they can smell the fear through your sweat gland in your wrist.Try and get to know dogs more and overcome that fear.Sorry I offloaded that on here,I would not wish that fear of dogs on anyone.Get some help if you need to,but please try get over the fear.peace out and bless up.

[lele72082]

You have to pay attention to their body language. If they are wagging their tail, they're usually happy. If they are crouched down they are probably scared and could possibly attack if they feel threatened. Move slowly and hold out your hand for them to sniff. Don't just walk up to a dog you don't know and try to pet it! Let it get comfortable around you first.

[m y]

on their back

[averagebear]

Don't pet dogs if you are afraid of them. You can become acquainted nicely with a dog without touching him. Humans like to touch. Don't stick your hand out. Also, sometimes fear is misinterpreted as aggression. Just try to carry a calm, positive energy.

[PinkFluffyDino]

You don't have to necessarily pet them. just don't stop, don't hurry either, and if they bark at you, talk gently to them. And never ever turn your back at them.