Expert shares how long you can leave a dog at home alone
manchestereveningnews.co.ukWe all love to be at home with our dogs as much as possible. But sometimes they have to be left alone. Many dog owners assume that you can pop out for a full working day and just come back at lunchtime, or go to the cinema and watch a long film - but this is often far too long.
Adem Fehm, a canine behaviourist working with natural dog food brand Barking Heads, has offered his expert advice on how long you should really leave your furry friend.
The varies depending on the age of your dog, the Mirror reports. Join our WhatsAp p Top Stories and Breaking News group by clicking this link. Adem explains: "Ideally, we should look to leave our adult dogs alone no more than four hours at a time. "For younger dogs, they might only manage between an hour and two hours. "Not only will your dog likely need to go to the toilet after this length of time; dogs are social mammals and need company as well as mental and physical stimulation throughout the day." "If you don't have any trusted family members or friends to help care for and keep your dog company in your absence, using a dog walker or pet sitter can be a good option," Adem says. "The team at Barking Heads have created a useful downloadable guide which you can fill out, then hand over to your pet sitter so they know all the necessary info about your pup. "If your dog has separation anxiety, a home sitter can be a good option. "Some individual care providers might also be able to take your dog on a 1-2-1 basis at their own home if this is something your dog is able to cope with. "Doggy day care is of course another option, which might suit some dogs over others. "When deciding on a dog sitter, walker or day care facility, it is important to consider your dog's individual
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