Cynophobia
Cynophobia - Fear of dogs or rabies.
Cynophobia may be a serious phobia, but it is treatable. The fear of dogs or rabies can often be treated with psychotherapy, hypnotherapy or by trying to find the underlying cause.
Often is the case with Cynophobia is that that there was some sort of traumatic event in the patient's life that caused this fear of dogs or rabies, with a little therapy or by hitting the fear head on, this can often be cured.
Cynophobia has been know to ruin people's lives. Living with the fear of dogs or rabies is often very difficult, but with time, it can be possible.