[fern12]

This was my experience as well. I disliked dogs all throughout my teens. I thought they were dirty, smelly, annoying, etc. Then during college, my dad and sister (who both love dogs) decided to get an Old English Sheepdog. He was the most in-your-face, helpless dog, always needing someone to wipe his chin or pay attention to him. He was incredibly affectionate, and would literally shove his snout under someone's arm to force them to pet/hug him. After him, I was sold.