For people to say that a dog is just as important as their own child seems absolutely nuts to me. I've had dogs all my life and I never liked the dog as much as family. My labs 9 and my hunting buddy but, I don't love that dog as much as my kids. I'm not saying in the heat of the moment I may lose it and cap someone for shooting him right in front of me.
I absolutely think that for someone to say they would rather someone take a slug to the head other than their dog's just a waste of air. That would be 3% outdoorsman and rutabaga, just stupid!!!