Is it ok to leave your dog alone for long periods? @NISNTAC and @NiamhHoran debate

Is it ok to leave your dog alone? For long periods? Do they suffer from loneliness? And should the powers that be, prosecute? 'Northern Ireland says NO to animal cruelty' is calling on the government to publicly recognise isolation as a cruelty issue. Daniel Barkley from the group joined Vinny this morning along with commentator Niamh Horan. Are we obsessed with our pets. Dogs in particular? Do we blur the line between animals and humans in our approach?