How long can you leave a dog home alone?

In general, healthy dogs need about 60 minutes of moderate activity every day, but it doesn't have to be continuous. Before you leave your dog home alone for a length of time, spend 20-30 minutes taking them for a brisk walk or play session. read more

You arrange work hours, social outings, and errands based on when you can get home. If you’re anything like me, you sometimes skip a night out because you feel guilty leaving your dog home alone. Dogs enjoy the company of their humans, but that doesn’t mean leaving them home alone is bad or dangerous. read more

First, teach your dog that being home alone is okay. Every dog should be able to stay on his own all day without falling apart emotionally or becoming destructive. From the time you first get him, whether he’s a puppy or an adult, practice leaving him alone. read more

Each dog is different, but the recommended maximum amount of time to leave your dog alone is 4-6 hours. It is not recommended that a dog is left alone for 8 hours, although many dogs would be perfectly happy to be left this amount of time. read more