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Why is my dog scared of men? How can I help him feel safe?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Pit Bull Terrier | Male | unneutered | 1 year and 8 months old | 50 lbs

Why is my dog fearful of men ? & what can I do to change that . Cause he’s such a great dog but he don’t like men idk what to do

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Answered By Dr. Elizabeth

Veterinarian

Published on January 11th, 2019

Fear of men could come from a previous bad experience or even just from their larger stature and deeper voice. Things you can do to make Zayd more accepting of men are have your male friends feed, take for walks, give treats or play with a favorite toy. The idea is that they are creating a positive experience. Zayd may never be comfortable with ALL men but he will be more accepting of the ones in his life. I hope this is helpful and please feel free to post any additional questions.

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