{"id":4723,"date":"2022-09-11T03:15:16","date_gmt":"2022-09-11T03:15:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-a-dog-be-left-alone-for-8-hours-uk\/"},"modified":"2022-09-12T07:25:15","modified_gmt":"2022-09-12T07:25:15","slug":"can-a-dog-be-left-alone-for-8-hours-uk","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-a-dog-be-left-alone-for-8-hours-uk\/","title":{"rendered":"Can a dog be left alone for 8 hours UK?"},"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\/can-a-dog-be-left-alone-for-8-hours-uk\/#Can_a_dog_be_left_alone_for_8_hours_UK\" title=\"Can a dog be left alone for 8 hours UK?\">Can a dog be left alone for 8 hours UK?<\/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\/can-a-dog-be-left-alone-for-8-hours-uk\/#How_long_can_you_legally_leave_a_dog_alone_UK\" title=\"How long can you legally leave a dog alone UK?\">How long can you legally leave a dog alone UK?<\/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\/can-a-dog-be-left-alone-for-8-hours-uk\/#Can_I_leave_my_dog_alone_for_8_hours\" title=\"Can I leave my dog alone for 8 hours?\">Can I leave my dog alone for 8 hours?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link 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href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-a-dog-be-left-alone-for-8-hours-uk\/#Is_it_uncomfortable_for_dogs_to_hold_their_pee\" title=\"Is it uncomfortable for dogs to hold their pee?\">Is it uncomfortable for dogs to hold their pee?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_a_dog_be_left_alone_for_8_hours_UK\"><\/span>Can a dog be left alone for 8 hours UK?<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);\">With regard to companionship, it suggests that dogs should not be left alone for more than four hours a day depending on their age.\u00a0 So we know that dogs can be left 8 hours at night but the PDSA are saying that if you leave them for more than four hours during the day, you are compromising their welfare.<\/span><\/div>\n<div data-id=\"271118\">Read also: <a href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-a-dog-be-left-alone-overnight\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Can a dog be left alone overnight?<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"how-long-can-you-legally-leave-a-dog-alone\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_can_you_legally_leave_a_dog_alone_UK\"><\/span>How long can you legally leave a dog alone UK?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>www.rspca.org.uk\/findabehaviourist<\/p>\n<p>The length of time a dog can be left alone depends on the individual dog but we advise that they are left for no longer than four hours so they have opportunities to exercise, go to the toilet, and spend time with people.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/5tuLs9fMUL8\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"can-i-leave-my-dog-alone-for-8-hours\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_leave_my_dog_alone_for_8_hours\"><\/span>Can I leave my dog alone for 8 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=\"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<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=\"is-it-illegal-to-leave-a-dog-alone-all-day\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_illegal_to_leave_a_dog_alone_all_day\"><\/span>Is it illegal to leave a dog alone all day?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The general consensus is that you shouldn\u2019t leave a dog alone for longer than four hours at a time. At the very most, if the dog\u2019s basic needs \u2013 such as food, water, and using the bathroom \u2013 are met, a dog should not be left unsupervised or home alone for longer than eight hours.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-many-dogs-can-you-legally-walk-at-once\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_many_dogs_can_you_legally_walk_at_once_UK\"><\/span>How many dogs can you legally walk at once UK?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It is recommended that no more than four dogs are walked at any one time. ALL dogs under a dog walker\u2019s care should be reliably under control at all times and transported in accordance with the guidance in this document. Dog walkers should ensure they have a lead for each dog.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"is-it-cruel-to-leave-a-dog-alone-overnight\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_cruel_to_leave_a_dog_alone_overnight\"><\/span>Is it cruel to leave a dog alone overnight?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>How well your dog responds to being left alone overnight is a very personalized experience. One dog may be perfectly fine with it and another may be extremely distressed. If you do decide to leave your dog alone during the day or at night, make sure you have a way of checking up on your furbaby.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"can-i-have-a-dog-if-i-work-9-to-5\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_have_a_dog_if_I_work_9_to_5\"><\/span>Can I have a dog if I work 9 to 5?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In a perfect world, flexible schedules and pet-friendly work places would allow us to be with our dogs most of the day. But in real life, being a working dog owner often means leaving your dog at home while you work the 9-5. Don\u2019t worry: you can have it all.<\/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\/Gx814u7UPy0\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\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<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.petcube.com\/content\/images\/2018\/02\/dog-in-a-crate-cover.jpg\" alt=\"Dog Crate Training: Pros, Cons, Tips, and Alternatives\" \/><\/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=\"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=\"can-a-puppy-cry-itself-to-death\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_a_puppy_cry_itself_to_death\"><\/span>Can a puppy cry itself to death?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Puppies can quite literally cry themselves to death. A little crying is OK, just not hours. \u2026 Do not leave the puppy alone during the day until he has completely adjusted to his new home.<\/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=\"how-long-should-you-be-mad-at-your-dog\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_should_you_be_mad_at_your_dog\"><\/span>How long should you be mad at your dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The longest time you should be mad at your dog is at least 1 minute. Dogs have the intelligence of at least a 2-3-year-old child, so they can understand why you are mad.<\/p>\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=\"how-often-should-dogs-be-walked\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_often_should_dogs_be_walked\"><\/span>How often should dogs be walked?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As a general rule, you should walk your dog 3 \u2013 4 times per day for at least 15 minutes.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/FxnU2LTme3k\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"is-it-uncomfortable-for-dogs-to-hold-their\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_uncomfortable_for_dogs_to_hold_their_pee\"><\/span>Is it uncomfortable for dogs to hold their pee?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When your dog is forced to hold their urine for extended periods, it gives the urine time to build bacteria. Resulting infections can occur which will only cause your dog to need to urinate more frequently until treated properly.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Can a dog be left alone for 8 hours UK?How long can you legally leave a dog alone UK?Can I leave my dog alone for 8 hours?Is it okay if I leave my dog home alone for 8 hours and 5 days a week?Is it illegal to leave a dog alone all&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":194546,"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\/04\/Can-a-dog-be-left-alone-for-8-hours-UK.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4723"}],"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=4723"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4723\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":194547,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4723\/revisions\/194547"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/194546"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4723"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4723"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4723"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}