Did anyone else do a complete 180° in regards to their views on dogs at some point in their life? I did.

When I was a child, from about 6 to 10 years old, I was obsessed with dogs. I knew hundreds of breeds, how to take care of them, I would even buy a monthly magazine about them. (I'm autistic, and dogs were my special interest). But a few years ago, I was chased by a dog when I was outside, and since then, it's like a switch went off in my head. I started developing a genuine aversion towards dogs, all dogs. I now cover my ears and feel stressed out when I hear dogs barking. I avoid them in general. I hate them all, yes, every single dog, even the very well-behaved and trained ones.

Please do not attack me for hating dogs. I do not hurt them, so I don't see what the problem is with hating an animal. And no, I do not like cats either. The only animals I do like are owls, raccoons, rats, and fish, honestly.