Faranacab,
Waad mahadsantahay for the tips, laakin how about I just move out and look for a new place to live, ileen waan isku kaadiya when I see the damn thing staring at me with those yucky eyes, another thing, based on observation' most somalis are afraid of dogs, I wonder why, we are talking about 90% here lol
Somalis don't know them, and most of us never lived with a dog. Those of us who are not "afraid" of dogs, are still not totally comfortable around them. We just don't like them very much. We much prefer cats. Dogs are creepy.
Not to make you any more worried than you are, consider the possibility of having the same challenge( fear of a dog with owner) to face after you have moved to new place. I would definitely encourage you to face it. Overcoming your fear will have more to do with you socializing with the said dog. Your biggest hurdle will be controlling you fear. It's been said that dogs can sense fear, and it makes them agitated and some dogs will become more aggressive when they sense someone is afraid of them, so relax and notice the owner don't die. Take little steps and eventually with persistence you will be able to interact with a lot of dogs..... when your ready for the really big step; see if there is an off leash dog park in your area, there will be dogs of all sizes running around. The majority of them will be very social and friendly.
Good luck, walaashis. Hope you get over your phobia.