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In reply to the discussion: If you have a large dog and a repair technician is coming to your home, do you: [View all]RainCaster
(10,884 posts)However, anyone who is afraid of dogs in my part of the world has no business in such a position. Every family on our street has at least one dog. Great Dane, pitties, aussies, labs, dachshunds, lots of mutts. Our neighborhood is typical, not unique. Such a person would constantly be stressed out and in need of therapy.
My shepherds have always been very respectful of strangers. My experience has been with 5 different dogs and 45 years with the breed. We once had a friend when our kids were in preschool who was terminally afraid of GSDs after being mauled by one as a kid. It took her 2+ years, but our shepherd got her over it with her caring and motherly demeanor. Right now, the biggest issue will be my wife's beagle puppy, who will sneak up and steal your leather gloves or other tools.