chihuahuaphobia
Chihuahuaphobia is the fear of chihuahuas, which can cause intense anxiety or panic when encountering these small breed dogs.
Fear of chihuahuas
Severity
Moderate
Prevalence
Rare
Awareness
4/10
Exposure Risk
6/10
common triggers
Encountering a chihuahua in person
Seeing images or videos of chihuahuas
Hearing the sound of a chihuahua
coping strategies
Deep breathing exercises
Progressive muscle relaxation
Positive self-talk
risk factors
- • Negative past experiences with chihuahuas or similar dogs
- • Genetic predisposition to anxiety disorders
Scientific Classification
Specific phobia
Historical Context
The fear of animals, including small dogs like chihuahuas, has been documented throughout history.
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