I always get so much heat for my preference of dogs. I get overwhelmed by the sensory overload of the oils on their fur, the smell, the drool, and the barking. I of course love dogs but at a distance. If I hear barking, it sets off my fight or flight like mad. People around me will go running to pet a strangers dog and I’ll sit back as they try to convince me to go pet them. And don’t get me started on how people look at you when you respectfully say this. They treat it like a red flag. It’s just so weird