My dogs have about 2.5 hours to themselves each day during the week when dh and I are switching job shifts. On the occasion that we go out during the weekend I don't like to leave them for more than about 4 hours at a time. That's my general rule, but I have stretched it to 6 hours. Anything more than that and I have someone stop by and give them a potty break even though they are pad trained too. We took a day trip just last weekend and I had someone stop by to give them a break. She said neither one of them went potty for her outside and I didn't have any messes either when I got home. I sure hate that they hold it for so long but also feel good knowing they are house trained so well. One of mine is almost 4, the other is a little over a year old.
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