cynophobia

/ˌsaɪnəˈfoʊbiə/
noun
  1. An extreme or irrational fear of dogs.
    • Therapy helped him manage his cynophobia so he could walk through the park without panic.
    • Cynophobia can develop after a traumatic experience with a dog in childhood.
    • Her cynophobia made it impossible for her to visit friends who owned pets.
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