I know exactly how you feel! It infuriates me when people think of dogs as well "just a dog" I treat my dogs, and ALL dogs for that matter, members of the family!! I just get so upset with people, like my aunt who leaves her dogs in one room and the backyard when they haven't been fixed and she doesn't love them, who dont treat their dogs like true members of the family. I think that if you treat your dog like well "just a dog" you shouldn't have a dog!!! I can't stand people who don't love dogs as much as I do. I mean, I tolerate them, but I can't imagine treating my dog like some other people treat theirs!!