I'm afraid of dogs too. A little less than when I was younger, but still. First time I petted a dog was 3 years ago and I haven't done it since. Sorry to read that man...
Thanks man. Luckily, I was able to get free before it could really clamp down and hang on. Left a nice scar though.
I have been bitten by a dog twice. I use for be afraid of them... But after having rescued two of the sweetest living beings ever, I am no longer afraid of any dog whatsoever. Dogs are very disciplined animals actually and once you learn to read them, you will develop and instinct to understand what they are trying to communicate to you, even the stray ones.