Yes, everyone has their own views, and I think we should all agree to disagree
But I have to say that putting a hole in a dog's ears is nothing like putting an article of clothing on them. My dogs go wild when I pull out their clothes for them to wear. They love getting dressed. I doubt they would get excited about a stud earring.
I treat my dogs like children, but I can't deny the fact that they are dogs. There's nothing wrong with that. But like you said, to each his own. I'm not saying that we shouldn't all make our own choices, just sharing my views. That way when people read this thread, they see all the different opinions out there