Dogs are NOT "just like little kids". No matter how much one projects their neuroses onto their dog, or any other pet (or object) it is still just a dog. However, I will readily admit that most people treat their pets far better than they treat their own children.
Well different people have different opinions,I'm not an expert but I do have a dog,and I can see how it behaves every single day,so yes I can surely say that dogs in a way are just like little kids🙂🙃