Aww, this is a sweet post :) I had the very same experience with doggies in Colombia, especially in the towns of Salento and Guatape. They were just so nice, relaxed and adorable :) One of them just came and put his head (very gently though) on my lap when I was eating in a restaurant :D
RE: Costa Rica - Day 7 - Meet the Dogs of Santa Elena, Monteverde