Befriending Windy the Samoyed

My buddies the Edet own spice. She is playful and enjoys meeting new people. Or perhaps she just enjoys greeting me.
Even though I don't give her a second glance or even an emotion when I cross the backyard, she wags her tail and sticks out her tongue in excitement.
To be fair, it's not just her that's causing my response. Although I may not be the biggest fan of dogs or animals in general, she may really like me. Nevertheless, all of her efforts to catch my attention usually result in her owners removing her from me.
It's unfortunate for her, but I don't believe she gives up easy. I was with her owners outside one evening. I went inside to get my cardigan because it started to get rather chilly outside. Windy rushed up on me and started to lick me. She may have assumed that because it was 8 o'clock at night, I wouldn't know her, but when I did, I let out the biggest scream I've ever heard in my life. So maybe I don't dislike animals; perhaps I'm just terrified of them. I felt terrified, shocked, and hurt. She wanted me to catch her while also allowing myself to be licked. My head simply couldn't handle it.