No, really... your dog really is like your baby!
Dogs rely on their owners much in the same way kids rely on their parents – and not just for food and shelter.
Research has even shown that both dogs and babies feel more secure about exploring when their parent is present.
Experiments have shown that when a baby sees something scary, they rely on their parents' reaction to see if everything is OK, and dogs do the same with their owners.
Source: (The Stacker)