{"id":4719,"date":"2022-09-11T03:15:15","date_gmt":"2022-09-11T03:15:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-ok-to-leave-a-dog-home-alone-for-9-hours\/"},"modified":"2022-09-12T06:13:56","modified_gmt":"2022-09-12T06:13:56","slug":"is-it-ok-to-leave-a-dog-home-alone-for-9-hours","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-ok-to-leave-a-dog-home-alone-for-9-hours\/","title":{"rendered":"Is it OK to leave a dog home alone for 9 hours?"},"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\/is-it-ok-to-leave-a-dog-home-alone-for-9-hours\/#Is_it_OK_to_leave_a_dog_home_alone_for_9_hours\" title=\"Is it OK to leave a dog home alone for 9 hours?\">Is it OK to leave a dog home alone for 9 hours?<\/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\/is-it-ok-to-leave-a-dog-home-alone-for-9-hours\/#Is_it_okay_if_I_leave_my_dog_home_alone_for_8_hours_and_5_days_a_week\" title=\"Is it okay if I leave my dog home alone for 8 hours and 5 days a week?\">Is it okay if I leave my dog home alone for 8 hours and 5 days a week?<\/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\/is-it-ok-to-leave-a-dog-home-alone-for-9-hours\/#Can_I_leave_my_dog_alone_for_9_hours\" title=\"Can I leave my dog alone for 9 hours?\">Can I leave my dog alone for 9 hours?<\/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\/is-it-ok-to-leave-a-dog-home-alone-for-9-hours\/#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-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-ok-to-leave-a-dog-home-alone-for-9-hours\/#How_long_is_too_long_to_leave_a_dog_alone\" title=\"How long is too long to leave a dog alone?\">How long is too long to leave a dog 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\/is-it-ok-to-leave-a-dog-home-alone-for-9-hours\/#Should_I_leave_TV_on_for_dog\" title=\"Should I leave TV on for dog?\">Should I leave TV on for dog?<\/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\/is-it-ok-to-leave-a-dog-home-alone-for-9-hours\/#Is_it_cruel_to_leave_a_dog_for_8_hours\" title=\"Is it cruel to leave a dog for 8 hours?\">Is it cruel to leave a dog for 8 hours?<\/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\/is-it-ok-to-leave-a-dog-home-alone-for-9-hours\/#Is_it_OK_to_kennel_a_dog_while_at_work\" title=\"Is it OK to kennel a dog while at work?\">Is it OK to kennel 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-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-ok-to-leave-a-dog-home-alone-for-9-hours\/#How_Long_Can_dogs_hold_their_pee\" title=\"How Long Can dogs hold their pee?\">How Long Can dogs hold their pee?<\/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\/is-it-ok-to-leave-a-dog-home-alone-for-9-hours\/#What_can_I_do_with_my_dog_while_at_work\" title=\"What can I do with my dog while at work?\">What can I do with 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-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-ok-to-leave-a-dog-home-alone-for-9-hours\/#Can_I_leave_my_dog_home_alone_for_2_days\" title=\"Can I leave my dog home alone for 2 days?\">Can I leave my dog home 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-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-ok-to-leave-a-dog-home-alone-for-9-hours\/#Can_you_have_a_dog_if_you_work_9_5\" title=\"Can you have a dog if you work 9 5?\">Can you have a dog if you work 9 5?<\/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\/is-it-ok-to-leave-a-dog-home-alone-for-9-hours\/#Should_I_get_a_dog_if_I_work_full_time\" title=\"Should I get a dog if I work full time?\">Should I get a dog if I work full time?<\/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\/is-it-ok-to-leave-a-dog-home-alone-for-9-hours\/#Is_crating_a_dog_at_night_cruel\" title=\"Is crating a dog at night cruel?\">Is crating a dog at night cruel?<\/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\/is-it-ok-to-leave-a-dog-home-alone-for-9-hours\/#Do_dogs_think_about_their_owners_when_they_are_away\" title=\"Do dogs think about their owners when they are away?\">Do dogs think about their owners when they are away?<\/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\/is-it-ok-to-leave-a-dog-home-alone-for-9-hours\/#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><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_OK_to_leave_a_dog_home_alone_for_9_hours\"><\/span>Is it OK to leave a dog home alone for 9 hours?<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);\">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.<\/span><\/div>\n<div data-id=\"271118\">Read also: <a href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-okay-to-leave-dog-alone-for-12-hours\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Is it okay to leave dog alone for 12 hours?<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"is-it-okay-if-i-leave-my-dog-home-alone-for\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_okay_if_I_leave_my_dog_home_alone_for_8_hours_and_5_days_a_week\"><\/span>Is it okay if I leave my dog home alone for 8 hours and 5 days a week?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>No. In some countries it\u2019s not even legal. Dogs are pack animals, you are effectivly banishing the dog from it\u2019s pack when leaving it alone. Being left alone for extended periods of time is harsh punishmet to a dog.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/lkWijqGmT30\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"can-i-leave-my-dog-alone-for-9-hours\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_leave_my_dog_alone_for_9_hours\"><\/span>Can I leave my dog alone for 9 hours?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>However, in general, you won\u2019t want to plan to leave your dog alone for longer than 8-hours.\u00a0 It\u2019s unfair to our dogs to ask them to hold their bladder for longer than 8-hours, and it can lead to a urinary tract infection or house training problems.<\/p>\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<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\/qtFQT0Pgmts\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"how-long-is-too-long-to-leave-a-dog-alone\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_is_too_long_to_leave_a_dog_alone\"><\/span>How long is too long to leave a dog alone?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>With regard to companionship, it suggests that dogs should not be left alone for more than four hours a day depending on their age. However the survey revealed that 23% of respondents left their dog alone for more than five hours a day on a typical weekday.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"should-i-leave-tv-on-for-dog\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_I_leave_TV_on_for_dog\"><\/span>Should I leave TV on for 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-it-cruel-to-leave-a-dog-for-8-hours\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_cruel_to_leave_a_dog_for_8_hours\"><\/span>Is it cruel to leave a dog for 8 hours?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>DON\u2019T stay away too long.<\/p>\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.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"is-it-ok-to-kennel-a-dog-while-at-work\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_OK_to_kennel_a_dog_while_at_work\"><\/span>Is it OK to kennel a dog while at work?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While leaving dog in crate while at work is not recommended, if this must be tried, it shouldn\u2019t be more than 8 hours.\u00a0 If this is you, try your very best to leave your dog with a family member, hire a pet sitter or use a dog daycare service to cut the amount of time your dog must spend alone, particularly in a crate.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lifelineanimal.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/crate-training-post-header.jpg\" alt=\"How to Crate Train Your Dog - LifeLine Animal Project\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-long-can-dogs-hold-their-pee\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Long_Can_dogs_hold_their_pee\"><\/span>How Long Can dogs hold their pee?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Adult dogs can hold their pee for up to 10-12 hours if needed, but that doesn\u2019t mean that they should. The average adult dog should be allowed to relieve themselves at least 3-5 times per day. That\u2019s at least once every 8 hours.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-can-i-do-with-my-dog-while-at-work\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_can_I_do_with_my_dog_while_at_work\"><\/span>What can I do with my dog while at work?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li>Know The Best Place For Your Dog In The House.<\/li>\n<li>Figure Out How Long Your Can Be Dog Alone.<\/li>\n<li>Don\u2019t Rush Your Dog\u2019s Morning Potty.<\/li>\n<li>Turn On Your Dog\u2019s Favorite TV Station.<\/li>\n<li>Open Some Curtains So Your Dog Can See Outside.<\/li>\n<li>Leave Your Dog An Interactive Toy.<\/li>\n<li>Make A Cozy Space For Your Dog.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2 id=\"can-i-leave-my-dog-home-alone-for-2-days\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_leave_my_dog_home_alone_for_2_days\"><\/span>Can I leave my dog home alone for 2 days?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Your dog will be just fine staying in your home while you\u2019re gone. Depending on how much of the two days you will spend away from home, you can ask a friend, neighbor or family member to stop in once or twice to check on your dog and provide some loving company.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"can-you-have-a-dog-if-you-work-9-5\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_have_a_dog_if_you_work_9_5\"><\/span>Can you have a dog if you work 9 5?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>\u201cIf you work full-time and want to have a dog you need to have an enormous amount of back-up, such as a dog walker coming in while you\u2019re at work,\u201d she explained. \u201cThe maximum amount of time a dog should be left alone is four hours and that\u2019s pushing it.\u00a0 The big problem is when people work 9 \u2013 5.\u201d<\/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\/0DFIh4fDvX4\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"should-i-get-a-dog-if-i-work-full-time\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_I_get_a_dog_if_I_work_full_time\"><\/span>Should I get a dog if I work full time?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Conclusion: If you work full time but want a dog, go ahead, but make sure to proceed with care. Try to get a more independent breed, the younger, the better, or a rescue that\u2019s used to being alone.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"is-crating-a-dog-at-night-cruel\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_crating_a_dog_at_night_cruel\"><\/span>Is crating a dog at night cruel?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A Safe Space For Your Pet<\/p>\n<p>Crating is useful for training because it draws on your dog\u2019s natural instinct to be in a den.\u00a0 It is not cruel to crate your dog at night. In fact, many dogs happily enter their crate at night and enjoy the safety the space provides.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/qMlbRwjRrXc\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"do-dogs-think-about-their-owners-when-they\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_dogs_think_about_their_owners_when_they_are_away\"><\/span>Do dogs think about their owners when they are away?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It\u2019s not unusual for dogs to grieve the loss of a person they\u2019ve bonded with who is no longer present. While they might not understand the full extent of human absence, dogs do understand the emotional feeling of missing someone who\u2019s no longer a part of their daily lives.<\/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<div class=\"code-block code-block-5\" style=\"margin: 8px 0; clear: both;\">\n<p><!-- \u041f\u043e\u0434 \u0441\u0442\u0430\u0442\u044c\u0435\u0439 --><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Is it OK to leave a dog home alone for 9 hours?Is it okay if I leave my dog home alone for 8 hours and 5 days a week?Can I leave my dog alone for 9 hours?Is it cruel to leave a dog alone all day?How long is too long to leave&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":194528,"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":[],"class_list":["post-4719","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-animal"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Is-it-OK-to-leave-a-dog-home-alone-for-9-hours.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4719"}],"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=4719"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4719\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":194529,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4719\/revisions\/194529"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/194528"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4719"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4719"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4719"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}