You may be the biggest dog lover in the world, but that doesn't mean everyone in your family or circle of friends is a fan of canines - even your cute Havanese may look scary. They might have had a bad encounter with a dog as a child or they might simply have an irrational phobia. Or, it's possible that they may be frightened by specific behaviors your dog may exhibit. It's important to not only learn what is causing the fear, but then to figure out what you can do, as the dog owner, to cut it off. The Source of the Fear Step one is to talk to your family or friends about what is going on. Imagine if you were afraid of someone's dog because it growled at you. How would you feel if the dog's owner blamed you for the problem, assuming you have some irrational fear? So, you shouldn't do the same to them. Always start by assuming there is a sound reason for their fear and talk to them about it. Ask if they have seen something in your dog that causes the fear...