So let’s put things into perspective here and stop getting defensive every time we talk about something that is not practiced among most charedi communities.
It seems that you are the one being defensive on this thread.
Let’s recap:
L’halacha, its ok according to many poskim to own dogs.
Then it comes down to personal feelings (as the OP was asking for).
Personally, if you think you don’t want to own a dog, great, say so. I’m not sure why you think anyone else is getting defensive.