Absolutely. And while it's possible some type of therapy might help, it's not something LW owes anyone, she's got a lot on her plate already, and if she were ever to do it, it would probably be more for the purpose of being able to put up with other people's dogs a little better. (We have an acquaintance who basically can't be in crowds that are likely to include leashed dogs, and therefore is essentially barred from farmers markets, street fairs, and the like. It's their decision how much that's limiting their life and whether they want to try to do something about it that might or might not help, and how depressing if it didn't.)

Anyway, professed dog people should be able to think of the poor dog. What dog would want to live with someone with a dog phobia?