Originally Posted by
KraneXL
...This is classic when talking to dog owners. Dogs can imitate human behavior but they cannot experience feelings. Humans make the mistake of interpreting that behavior for emotions. But your dog has no more love for you than he does for a wooden stick or a doggie treat.
As the owner of many dogs over the years, I have to say that could only have been written by someone who never has. You obviously know nothing about the joy, camaraderie or affection possible between folks and their dogs.