You can probably see where my name and avatar come from. I've kept dogs ever since I got married and we are now on our 3rd. In general, I prefer dogs to people. Most are affectionate, a small number ignore me and an even smaller number show aggression. Nearly all dogs show their intentions and are much easier to "read" than people.
My dog will approach me and other family members for affection even when we've had a bad day.
A dog that I've never met before that is very affectionate can really cheer me up when I'm low and I see several local dogs while out walking mine.
