How old is your dog?
Puppy (under 6 months)
Adult dog
Senior dog
Longest stretch alone on a normal day:
5
hours
Will someone pop in or walk your dog in the middle?
No, one long stretch
Yes, it splits the day
0 h
longest stretch
10 h
Planning guide based on the PDSA and RSPCA "up to about four hours" advice. It is not a diagnosis and cannot tell how your own dog feels.