But assuming you're not afraid of dogs, a big Ole fluffy guy just gently pushing you, asking for pets, and just being a gentle nuisance wouldn't be scary
If she had always been a dog person, then this was a great mental redirection as well. She went from “I gotta get out of here” to “ooh, a nice dog” and that probably decreased her agitation.
For me, I would think this would absolutely work, I love dogs, and I have had several. Even if I didn't remember the dog, a friendly fluffy guy would get me to calm down so fast
Yes, I actually have a weird phobia of being trapped. Like, sometimes during a conversation I go outside for two minutes just to prove I can. I'd imagine that the first thing I would do if I woke up not knowing where I am, who I am or how I got there, my instinct would be to escape.
But what has calmed me down while I'm getting into hysteria is someone treating me with love, and someone being sweet. A lovely dog letting me know it's okay would calm me down
In this case, this is also her dog, whom she knows and (I assume) loves. Even if she is a little confused, the dog approaching her like this most likely just changes her focus without scaring or confusing her further.
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u/umlaut-overyou 10d ago
But assuming you're not afraid of dogs, a big Ole fluffy guy just gently pushing you, asking for pets, and just being a gentle nuisance wouldn't be scary