How long can I leave a dog?

Posted by: Sueswims

20th Aug 2025 11:16pm

How long do you leave your dog alone for in the house? I know people in the neighbourhood that leave their dogs all day while they're out at work, but I've always tried to leave only for a maximum of three hours. What are the rights and wrongs here?

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