Cynophobia, the irrational fear of dogs, is more common than many realise and can range from mild discomfort to a ...

But not everyone perceives dogs through the lens of safety. Cynophobia is the fear of dogs.(PC: Pexels) For some people, the very presence of a dog triggers intense feelings of anxiety and fear.

While it is difficult to determine how many people exactly live with a phobia of dogs—known as cynophobia—some sources suggest that roughly one-in-three people with an animal phobia have an ...

For some people, the very presence of a dog triggers intense feelings of anxiety and fear. This is called cynophobia- an irrational fear of dogs. Some may misunderstand cynophobia as a dislike for ...