Steve, I have many human friends - I'm far from short of human companionship, and 'twas ever thus.

Denial is a common phenomenon amongst people with phobias. Recognition of their phobia, and acceptance of its existence, is their first step in their rehabilitation. I strongly recommend it to you.

Of course, I could be wrong. My wife says that the brains of people who don't like dogs have a major wiring fault. I think she's probably right.