I mean, I guess it takes all kinds, but I just do not think people who hate dogs know what they're talking about.
The new dog and I are STILL trying to feel each other out (shelter dog). She's good with me like 85% of the time, but there are things that she's still real fucking weird about, and I'm not sure what to do on
That being said, I was sick enough to be in bed all day about a month ago, and that dog did not leave the bedroom all day. I can take naps, and the dog is like "lol, fucking later loser, gonna go watch some TV," but if I'm sick, the dog doesn't leave my side. I don't really know how you can have that experience and think dogs suck, or the downsides of dogs outweigh the positives. The dog will be with you, forever, until one of you dies. That is better than any woman will promise you, because I fucking guarantee that dog won't wake up one day, move out, and take half your shit.
There is no better companion. You can put in 20% of the work you put into a relationship with a woman and end up with better friend.