How long should a senior dog be left alone?
Kacey Hermann
2025-06-29 10:43:27
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Around two to four hours. The time you can leave a senior dog alone will depend on if they have any health issues and how often they need to pee. Senior dogs will normally need to toilet more often. Each individual pup will vary, but the general rule is to only leave adult dogs alone for four consecutive hours. Dogs are social animals, often craving regular human attention and, without it, they become bored and lonely. Additionally, it’s important to note that fully grown dogs can usually only hold their bladder for between six to eight hours, so you’ll need to account for this when leaving them alone. The whole working day is much too long to leave your dog home alone, so you’ll need to make arrangements for your pup to be looked after or checked in on during this time. If you can go home at lunchtime, make sure you do so to let them out in the garden to toilet, or to take them on a nice walk to break up their day.
Barbara Gutmann
2025-06-21 01:20:47
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It’s not a yes or no question. How long your dog can stay home alone completely depends on your dog, their age, and their physical and emotional needs. Young puppies and elderly dogs likely need more frequent breaks outside. Your dog’s physical needs and what they’re used to determines how long they can stay home alone. How long your dog can stay home alone also depends on what daily exercise and interaction they need from you. Maybe they like the long hours to curl up on your bed while you’re out of the house. Or maybe they need daily two-mile walks and safe toys to mouth. Kenneled dogs can stay alone longer, especially if they’re properly crate trained.
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