How many people treat their pets like they are kids?

This is a touchy subject to the various types of owners there are. I for one, personally, i treat my dogs like they are people only to the extent that they get hungry, they get hot, they get hurt, and they need love. I feed them good quality dog food (Natural Balance), when its hot outside i wet them down to help them cool off and i put a large electric fan we have outside to blow air. When they are hurt, i place antibiotics on their cuts and have them checked by the vet yearly and whenever they need it. I give them love everyday when i go outside and pet them or play with them. Now, from then on, i know and understand that they are dogs and animals. I do not let them inside the house all day unless they are small. I have three GSD’s and a schauzer (my wife’) adn only the schnauzer stays inside. The three GSD’s are outside all day allowed to run free. When i feed them, i lock them up in their individual kennels upto an hour or two afterwords to help prevent bloat. When it rains, they are either in their kennels, or under an overhang we have outside. I don’t let them in. I remember, wolves are out in the rain all their lives and they are fine, so can my dogs. I DO NOT, let them ride anywhere near the front seat when i take them out. In my truck they are in teh bed, in teh SUV they are in the backseat or when teh backseat is folded down in the open space. I brush them everyday and check their ears once a week. When they go for walks with me, they are on a leash at all times. When at a park and NO ONE else is there, i consider removing the leash, but that depends on teh place. Each has their own bowls and kongs to chew on. Some think i am cruel but the differnce is I understand my dogs are animals and eventually, they will die before me. My dogs are working dogs so they need to be able to adjust to all types of environments. If you don’t agree with me, well, thats your opinion but i do not agree with letting a dog ride in teh front seat with you or sleeping on a bed with you or eating out of a 100 dollar bowl or wearing clothes of any kind. Sorry, but that is my opinion.