I don't think being chased by packs of dogs on several dozen instances in at least 5 countries counts as a single data point.

Maybe dogs hate the way I smell and love the way you smell but that doesn't make it right.

I do carry defenses (rocks, pepper spray) to deal with the situation and avoid injury but having to be on guard for dogs at every second and ready to pull out these things on a moment's notice is NOT a pleasant way to cope.