When I was 5 years old, I had a terrifying experience. I was playing outside with a ball when a big
Rottweiler came running up to me barking. I was scared of the loud barking and the Rottweiler coming
close so fast, so I ran. By running of course, I made the dog chase after me. I was terrified. I thought the
dog was going to eat me. Since that experience I am afraid of dogs, especially Rottweilers, although I
learned to control my fear to some degree.