I've been a dog owner and I loved my dogs. They were gentle and lovable dogs that would never hurt anyone.
I've always been careful of dogs but was under the false impression that if you respected their space they wouldn't bother you. That is not true. I was bitten by a dog that worked it's way around several people to get to me and bite my leg. Another time while walking in our neighborhood (not in TV) a dog ran out of it's yard and would have attached me if the owner hadn't rushed to my rescue. Needless to say I do not think of dogs the way I used to.
Perhaps your neighbor has had similar or worse experiences that would explain the initial reaction. If that's the case, hopefully time will let your neighbor know you're a responsible dog owner and your dogs are not to be feared.
Best of luck to both you and your neighbor. I hope it works itself out.
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