Another dog barking at me and going close to the fence / myLot

Zagreb, Croatia (Hrvatska)

October 30, 2026 12:39pm CST

And the first time this week, when i was walking, it wasn't there but this time, it was. It was a brown pitbull (i think) and i looked it in the eyes for 2 times. First, by instinct and second time, thinking it was a cute dog and then it started barking and almost jumping the fence. Why can't fence dogs be nicer to me? O, yes, i wore my face mask too but, still. Do they know i like cats more?

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Kayla Tsukino

@kaylachan (86955)

• Daytona Beach, Florida

30 Oct

I'm more of a cat person too, but I grew up withboth. As far as I know, eye contact with animals isn't the same sign of trust as it is with humans. And, without knowing the dog's normal behavior, I can't tell you if the jumping is because it saw you as a threat, or if it wanted to play. I do know, that if you're afraid animals can smell it.

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Valentina

@valherma00 (6190)

• Zagreb, Croatia (Hrvatska)

6 Nov

if he barked in a negative way, i didn't see it as playing. i wasn't that afraid but i felt uncomfortable and anxious,after it barked. i also heard dogs don't like too much staring and other animals too but i thought i was subtle and a meter away from the fence. i love cats more. i don't walk on eggs with them.

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Kayla Tsukino

@kaylachan (86955)

• Daytona Beach, Florida

7 Nov

@valherma00 Dogs and cats can smell fear and anxiety in humans even when they aren't acting like it. The dog knew, and barked. If you don't like dogs, any bark is going to feel agressive. Even if it isn't.

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Valentina

@valherma00 (6190)

• Zagreb, Croatia (Hrvatska)

7 Nov

@kaylachan i felt anxious after its barking but still,yeah.they feed on that,it seems.with cats,i only felt a little bit restless watching my male cats going to jump on me and sometimes.i like obediate and polite dogs,with good vibes.and,thankfully,dogs aren't the only animals in this earth.