How do you feel about your dog?

Is he just a pet to you? A best friend? Family member? To me, my dog is like my son, my little boy to be exact. I've had him since he was a pup, and I'm very attached to him. I can tell I'm his favorite because he follows me the most around, only sleeps in my room and sleeps very close to me, he licks me when I feed him, bathe him, take him for a walk, I feel like my dog is a human, and all he needs is to speak. To me he is my pride and joy, my best friend, my little son and a family member. Yes, we have our ups and downs, he does make me mad, but I love him. :)