{"id":4629,"date":"2022-09-04T03:15:09","date_gmt":"2022-09-04T03:15:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/should-you-get-a-dog-if-you-live-alone\/"},"modified":"2022-09-05T05:23:05","modified_gmt":"2022-09-05T05:23:05","slug":"should-you-get-a-dog-if-you-live-alone","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/should-you-get-a-dog-if-you-live-alone\/","title":{"rendered":"Should you get a dog if you live alone?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/should-you-get-a-dog-if-you-live-alone\/#Should_you_get_a_dog_if_you_live_alone\" title=\"Should you get a dog if you live alone?\">Should you get a dog if you live alone?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/should-you-get-a-dog-if-you-live-alone\/#Is_it_cruel_to_leave_a_dog_alone_all_day\" title=\"Is it cruel to leave a dog alone all day?\">Is it cruel to leave a dog alone all day?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/should-you-get-a-dog-if-you-live-alone\/#Should_I_get_a_dog_if_Im_never_home\" title=\"Should I get a dog if Im never home?\">Should I get a dog if Im never home?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/should-you-get-a-dog-if-you-live-alone\/#How_long_is_it_OK_for_a_dog_to_be_alone\" title=\"How long is it OK for a dog to be alone?\">How long is it OK for a dog to be alone?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/should-you-get-a-dog-if-you-live-alone\/#How_do_you_take_care_of_a_dog_when_you_live_alone\" title=\"How do you take care of a dog when you live alone?\">How do you take care of a dog when you live alone?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/should-you-get-a-dog-if-you-live-alone\/#Can_I_leave_my_dog_alone_for_2_days\" title=\"Can I leave my dog alone for 2 days?\">Can I leave my dog alone for 2 days?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/should-you-get-a-dog-if-you-live-alone\/#Should_I_leave_the_TV_on_for_my_dog\" title=\"Should I leave the TV on for my dog?\">Should I leave the TV on for my dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/should-you-get-a-dog-if-you-live-alone\/#Is_having_2_dogs_easier_than_1\" title=\"Is having 2 dogs easier than 1?\">Is having 2 dogs easier than 1?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/should-you-get-a-dog-if-you-live-alone\/#What_do_dogs_do_all_day_alone\" title=\"What do dogs do all day alone?\">What do dogs do all day alone?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/should-you-get-a-dog-if-you-live-alone\/#Are_dogs_happier_in_pairs\" title=\"Are dogs happier in pairs?\">Are dogs happier in pairs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/should-you-get-a-dog-if-you-live-alone\/#Is_it_cruel_to_crate_a_dog_while_at_work\" title=\"Is it cruel to crate a dog while at work?\">Is it cruel to crate a dog while at work?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/should-you-get-a-dog-if-you-live-alone\/#Where_can_I_leave_my_dog_while_at_work\" title=\"Where can I leave my dog while at work?\">Where can I leave my dog while at work?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/should-you-get-a-dog-if-you-live-alone\/#Can_a_dog_hold_it_for_10_hours\" title=\"Can a dog hold it for 10 hours?\">Can a dog hold it for 10 hours?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/should-you-get-a-dog-if-you-live-alone\/#Which_dog_can_be_left_alone_the_longest\" title=\"Which dog can be left alone the longest?\">Which dog can be left alone the longest?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/should-you-get-a-dog-if-you-live-alone\/#How_do_you_take_care_of_a_dog_while_at_work\" title=\"How do you take care of a dog while at work?\">How do you take care of a dog while at work?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/should-you-get-a-dog-if-you-live-alone\/#Is_it_hard_to_take_care_of_a_dog_alone\" title=\"Is it hard to take care of a dog alone?\">Is it hard to take care of a dog alone?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_you_get_a_dog_if_you_live_alone\"><\/span>Should you get a dog if you live alone?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-3\" style=\"margin: 8px 0; clear: both;\">\n<div id=\"cnt_rb_271118\" class=\"cnt32_rl_bg_str\" data-id=\"271118\"><span style=\"font-family: var(--global-body-font-family);\">While it\u2019s great to have your own space and have so much time for yourself, it can also be lonely. Adopting a dog is a great way to get over your fear of living alone or to add companionship to your daily life! A dog can not only provide the right level of friendship but also help you feel safe every day.<\/span><\/div>\n<div data-id=\"271118\">Read also: <a href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-you-leave-a-deaf-dog-alone\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Can you leave a deaf dog alone?<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"is-it-cruel-to-leave-a-dog-alone-all-day\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_cruel_to_leave_a_dog_alone_all_day\"><\/span>Is it cruel to leave a dog alone all day?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>We all get busy but leaving your dog alone for more than four hours every day can have a negative impact on its happiness, behavior, and quality of life. In fact, some dogs can eventually develop separation anxiety. Dogs are capable of feeling bored out of their minds just as humans are.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/NfgWVRFYFf8\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"should-i-get-a-dog-if-im-never-home\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_I_get_a_dog_if_Im_never_home\"><\/span>Should I get a dog if Im never home?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Some dog breeds are better than others when it comes to leaving them alone and without human contact for hours on end. Dog breeds such as border collies and Labradors are active breeds that need constant stimulation. Leaving them alone for long periods is not a good idea.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-long-is-it-ok-for-a-dog-to-be-alone\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_is_it_OK_for_a_dog_to_be_alone\"><\/span>How long is it OK for a dog to be alone?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>An adult dog can be left alone for up to four to six hours a day, as a very general rule of thumb.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/0MX4nIiMgnc\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"how-do-you-take-care-of-a-dog-when-you-live\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_take_care_of_a_dog_when_you_live_alone\"><\/span>How do you take care of a dog when you live alone?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li>Limit the hours that the dog is left alone.<\/li>\n<li>Take care of your dog-owner relationship.<\/li>\n<li>Gradually accustom the dog to being left alone.<\/li>\n<li>Establish a routine with the dog.<\/li>\n<li>Spending quality time together.<\/li>\n<li>Provide the dog with a secure place.<\/li>\n<li>Provide activities for when the owner is away.<\/li>\n<li>Avoid late punishment.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2 id=\"can-i-leave-my-dog-alone-for-2-days\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_leave_my_dog_alone_for_2_days\"><\/span>Can I leave my dog alone for 2 days?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There is no simple answer to how long a dog can stay home alone on their own as it depends on their age, breed and temperament. The general recommendation for puppies is that they aren\u2019t left alone for more than two hours per day as they aren\u2019t used to it and may destroy something you value.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"should-i-leave-the-tv-on-for-my-dog\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_I_leave_the_TV_on_for_my_dog\"><\/span>Should I leave the TV on for my dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Don\u2019t treat anxiety by just leaving the radio or TV on.<\/p>\n<p>Leaving the radio or TV on can distract a bored dog while you\u2019re away. However, if your pet truly suffers from separation anxiety and isn\u2019t simply bored, the extra noise won\u2019t help.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"is-having-2-dogs-easier-than-1\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_having_2_dogs_easier_than_1\"><\/span>Is having 2 dogs easier than 1?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Having two dogs can feel like a lot of work sometimes, but the pros definitely outweigh the cons. From easier training to better mental and emotional health (for you and your dogs!), to saving the lives of animals, there are so many solid reasons to adopt a second dog today.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.upzone.ca\/media\/magpleasure\/mpblog\/list_thumbnail_file\/e\/8\/cache\/1\/ece9a24a761836a70934a998c163f8c8\/e84ed6f5b30cedf96bdf14a21aeebfa3.png\" alt=\"Having Two Dogs Are Better Than One, Why?\" \/><\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ojfeV_h5uj4\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"what-do-dogs-do-all-day-alone\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_dogs_do_all_day_alone\"><\/span>What do dogs do all day alone?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When dogs are left at home alone, they may become anxious and voice their dismay by barking or howling. Some of our furbabies are vigilant, too, and will bark whenever they hear an unusual noise. And some dogs seem to like the sound of their own voices.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"are-dogs-happier-in-pairs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_dogs_happier_in_pairs\"><\/span>Are dogs happier in pairs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Many households find that both dogs are happier with a canine companion, but the transition from a single to a multi-dog household takes a little effort. Here are a few tips to foster a good relationship between the old and the new dogs.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"is-it-cruel-to-crate-a-dog-while-at-work\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_cruel_to_crate_a_dog_while_at_work\"><\/span>Is it cruel to crate a dog while at work?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Leaving a puppy alone in crate while at work is unacceptable. As a rule of thumb, you can leave a puppy in a crate for a maximum of 5 hours straight ONLY, depending on their age. Adult dogs can handle up to 8 hours of confinement, but it shouldn\u2019t be an everyday thing.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"where-can-i-leave-my-dog-while-at-work\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_can_I_leave_my_dog_while_at_work\"><\/span>Where can I leave my dog while at work?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Pick a room of the house for your dog. If your dog isn\u2019t comfortable in a crate or you don\u2019t want to use one, but you also don\u2019t want your pup having free run of the house while you\u2019re out, consider making up a room just for them. It could be a bedroom, the kitchen or a guest room.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"can-a-dog-hold-it-for-10-hours\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_a_dog_hold_it_for_10_hours\"><\/span>Can a dog hold it for 10 hours?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Most experts agree you shouldn\u2019t leave your adult dog alone for more than eight to 10 hours, but some dogs (especially ones with small bladders) can\u2019t last that long. DO prepare your dog before you go.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"which-dog-can-be-left-alone-the-longest\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_dog_can_be_left_alone_the_longest\"><\/span>Which dog can be left alone the longest?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Here are our recommendations for 9 best \u201chome-alone\u201d dog breeds:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Boston Terrier.<\/li>\n<li>Lhasa Apso.<\/li>\n<li>Miniature Schnauzer.<\/li>\n<li>Bullmastiff.<\/li>\n<li>Chow Chow.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/yhO0IFzoshg\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-do-you-take-care-of-a-dog-while-at-work\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_take_care_of_a_dog_while_at_work\"><\/span>How do you take care of a dog while at work?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Making Arrangements For Your Dog\u2019s Care While You\u2019re At Work<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Choose Your Breed Carefully.<\/li>\n<li>Take Your Dog To Work.<\/li>\n<li>Work From Home.<\/li>\n<li>Exercise Before You Go.<\/li>\n<li>Head Home For Lunch.<\/li>\n<li>Sync Your Family\u2019s Schedule.<\/li>\n<li>Make The Most Of Your Free Time.<\/li>\n<li>An Automated Food and Water Dispenser.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-4\" style=\"margin: 8px 0; clear: both;\"><!-- \u0420\u0435\u043a\u043b \u0432 \u0441\u0442\u0430\u0442\u044c\u0435 4 --><\/div>\n<h2 id=\"is-it-hard-to-take-care-of-a-dog-alone\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_hard_to_take_care_of_a_dog_alone\"><\/span>Is it hard to take care of a dog alone?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Being alone can make taking care of any animal more difficult, especially a pet that needs more supervision\u2014like a dog. Dogs require constant attention, especially as puppies. Educating yourself on how to care for a dog when you live alone is essential, whether you\u2019re new to dog care or have had dogs your whole life.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Should you get a dog if you live alone?Is it cruel to leave a dog alone all day?Should I get a dog if Im never home?How long is it OK for a dog to be alone?How do you take care of a dog when you live alone?Can I leave my dog alone&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":194163,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"default","_kad_post_title":"default","_kad_post_layout":"default","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"default","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"default","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[619],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Should-you-get-a-dog-if-you-live-alone.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4629"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4629"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4629\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":194162,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4629\/revisions\/194162"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/194163"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4629"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4629"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4629"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}