Cynophobia (ə; from the κύων kýōn `dog` and φόβος phóbos `fear`) is the abnormal fear of dogs. Cynophobia is classified as a specific phobia, under the subtype `animal phobias`. According to Dr. Timothy O. Rentz of the Laboratory for the Study of Anxiety Disorders at the University of Texas, animal phobias are among the most com... Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cynophobia
Cynophobia: An abnormal and persistent fear of dogs. Sufferers from cynophobia experience anxiety even though they realize that most dogs pose no threat. To avoid dogs, they may barricade yards or refuse to travel except in an enclosed vehicle. 'Cynophobia' is derived from the Greek 'kyon' (dog) and 'phobos'(fear). Found on http://www.medterms.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=12201
cynophobia, kynophobia 1. An abnormal or excessive fear of dogs or of being bitten by a dog. 2. A morbid fear of getting rabies from a dog. 3. A morbid mental state, usually hysterical in character; sometimes precipitated by the bite of a dog. Some people see dogs as both fearsome and unpleasant animals or as friends and protectors. Found on http://www.wordinfo.info/words/index/info/view_unit/2723/9