Must be horrible to be so fearful of what are - 99.9% of the time -such friendly, well-behaved, fun, obedient creatures. They're not called Man's Best Friend for nothing. My gardener was petrified of them - until she made friends with her sister's puppy. Now she likes them. Maybe one day she'll get one, but she's not reduced to tears any time she sees one any more. Progress, no? Perhaps you need to do something to overcome your fear - I did with flying, can't stop me know!