I have 5 dodging, have not invested anything into it yet.

I DO have 99+ running tho so that could possibly be the problem... but someone with 99+ running may not be the best person to balance to game towards for most of the smaller animals... should be balanced towards 25-50 for lower running/newer players, while things like elder creatures and big mutants should for sure be balanced for a 99 run.

I mean, I should be able to dodge a marmot easier than a bear with 99 running.