Cynophobia ‌is the fear of dogs.

Children and adults with this disorder go out of their way to avoid dogs.

They may have severe anxiety or a full panic attack when hearing a dog bark, watching a movie about a dog or going to a place where a dog might be.

How to overcome it.

Consider your personal history with dogs.

You may have had a bad personal experience with one or more dogs in the past.

Analyze your symptoms.

For example, some people are fearful of barking, but are okay if a dog is silent.

Determine if you change your life because of your fear.

Ask yourself if you do the following things in order to avoid being around dogs.

Understand there is a way to overcome this fear.

You may want to consider seeking professional help from a therapist who can walk you through the process of overcoming your fear.