how long is too long to leave dog alone
How long is too long to leave a dog alone? Me and my girlfriend are thinking about getting a Burnese Mountain Dog. We both work a standard work day most of the time, so during the week the dog will be alone for just over 8 hours a day. Is this going to be a problem for the dog? The dog will be trained, exercised and treated very well when we are around,...
The average time owners leave their dog alone on a typical weekday varies by the age of the owner: 31% of 18 to 24 year olds typically leave their dog for more than five hours, while just 12% of those aged 55 and over do.