How Long Can You Leave a Dog Home Alone?

For adult dogs:

- puppies: up to 2 hours

- young adult dogs (6 months to 18 months): up to 4 hours

- adult dogs (18 months to 8 years): up to 6 hours

- senior dogs (8 years and over): up to 4 hours

For puppies:

- 8-10 weeks old: up to 1 hour

- 11-14 weeks old: up to 2 hours

- 15-18 weeks old: up to 3 hours

- 19-26 weeks old: up to 4 hours

Factors that affect how long a dog can be left alone:

- Age

- Breed

- Temperament

- Training

- Environment

- Health

Tips for leaving your dog home alone:

- Make sure your dog has plenty of food and water.

- Provide your dog with toys to play with.

- Leave the TV or radio on for background noise.

- Create a safe space for your dog to relax in.

- Let your dog outside for a potty break before you leave.

- Come back home as soon as possible after leaving your dog alone.