 How long do I leave him home alone
Hi I seek advice on how long I can/should leave my pup home alone.
I have a beautiful boy, Little Buddy, who’s now 1 year 9 months old.
The longest I ever leave him home alone is 4 hours. Occasionally 5 hours max! I watch him on camera and he’s usually just fine, though looks bored if he’s not sleeping. Occasionally he’ll howl right after I leave, seemingly from loneliness 😞 But then he settles in.
He’s in a pen/fenced area where he has his crate, water, pee pad if he needs it, his blanket, soft music, a ceiling fan, and of course toys, chew stick, and puzzles/kongs. I never ever see him play with his toys or chew stick, just the puzzles/kongs, but once they’re emptied of their treats, he just sleeps or sits around, moving from one spot to another. And sleeps some more.
He holds his bladder/bowel with no problem, and will only occasionally use his potty area, if he really needs it, otherwise he prefers to wait to go out.
My question is, when can I increase the time he’s left alone to say, 6-7 hours? I haven’t been willing to make that jump because I don’t know if that’s too long.
I’m new to all this.
Right now, I hire a puppy sitter/walker to come in if I’m going to be gone that length of time or longer (days I have to go into the office) and she comes in about every 3 hours—in my mind, to alleviate boredom and to get some exercise.
I don’t know if my mentality is right or what to think about all this, or what to do. Thus, I seek your help. Thank you!!! |