[Vinniedoggy]

My partner and I are fortunate in that we are both able to telework a fair amount, but at least once a week (and sometimes twice) we both have to go into our offices. When that happens, our dogs are alone for about 8 hours. We try to stagger our schedules to minimize their time alone, but they appear to have no issues with being left alone that long, provided they get a good walk in the morning and evening. They do sleep most of the day, except when they bark at the door when the mail is being delivered. I know this because I have a network camera that I can watch them on when I'm not at home. It makes for some good entertainment at work, although I think my coworkers think I'm nuts :-)