True! And I think being around the dog every day will allow me to get over a very unnecessary fear. At first, I think I will be scared but as time goes on I will have to adjust...
Originally Posted by
biminiblue 
Oh, my goodness.. I love dogs.
They wouldn't have a mean dog at a sober living place.
More importantly, dogs are mirrors. They will reflect back to you whatever emotion you are aiming at them. Aim love and acceptance, that's what you'll be getting in return. Aim fear, and they will react with either fear or avoidance or dominance - none of which you want.
Love and acceptance.
That's actually a good approach to everyone, you get back what you put out with most people and dogs. Only the very disturbed will reply to love with fear or aggression. I'm talking people now.
They absolutely would not have a disturbed dog at sober living. Assume he/she will be a kind soul - because that is what he/she will definitely be!