It’s a popular saying but one that’s ringing true for our four legged friends.

It appears we want our dogs to be part of the family, even passing up nights out with friends because we don’t want to leave them alone or setting up their own social media accounts.

So, how much are they changing our lives?

RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell spoke to Sian Ryan, from BBC2’s Me And My Dog, and Siobhan Griffin, from Lintbells Vets. to find out more…

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