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Originally Posted by Teh Doucher
totally agree with this. one day i was out walking my 6month old american pitbull terrier and we walked by some old lady, i shortened his leash and had him walking beside me as we approached her(i dont do this for the dog, hes fucking awesome with people, i do it because most people are ignorant jerkoffs), shes looking down at the dog and for whatever reason he had his tongue out and licked his lips. she all of a sudden mudders out " oh he looks like hes gonna eat me, keep it away!". i was standing there in complete disbelief, gave the lady the most retarded stare and waked away lol. my dog might be a pitbull and has a lot energy, but he honestly loves every person he meets. small dogs are a different issue though lol.
oh and as i was typing this laying in my bed, he comes barging into my room jumps on my bed and attacks me with kisses 
pic of the little brat for fun.. his names Knight.
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I think the main reason is not because they're afraid of dogs, but because they are afraid of the dog being afraid
which can lead to aggression of the dog.
It's natural instincts to be aware that the dog will bite. Usually when I approach strangers with a dog on the streets, I would ask the owner first if it bites.