Re: fear of cats/dogs/chickens
We have some squirrels in our campus. Such a joy. If u go on a weekenfd you can see those naughty buggers having a party. About 6-8 of them. Teasing each other. Chasing, ducking weaving. Muhammad Ali would be proud.
You stop to watch them. They freeze. And look at u from corner of their eyes. Once they realize you are friend, they play with you.
Talk to squirrels OP. I remember we had this talk over a year ago.