@LevelUp yes yes, they know, they probably don't realize how bad it is but yeah, someone is always with me and they try to keep the dog away as much as possible. It feels a bit uncomfortable though because being scared of dogs this much is not that common (or at least not as socially understood like other animal phobias) I think and I feel like a weirdo.
I'm so sorry about your brother, that sounds awful 😖