This is so true, I believe the verb you are looking for that people say we are doing is "anthropomorphizing" which is to attribute human characteristics, emotional states, or behavior to an object or animal. But it really isn't at all, they are experiencing life in much the same ways we are, they get hot, cold, sad , happy, angry(bad dog!), excited, etc so I find it literally unethical to not at least take into consideration of your animals mental state . I too have been accused of spoiling my pups, but people can say what they want, they will never understand the bond and fulfillment that comes from a good healthy relationship with your dog. Thanks for a great comment and you are not alone!