Dog owners tend to enjoy having their companions with them most of the time, whether that is on holiday, when exercising outside or even at work.
However, there are times when our pets should or must stay home alone โ like when their owners are at the gym or out to do a bit of shopping.
A dog home on their own can seem a scary thought for both dog and owner, but with proper training they can safely be left to their own devices.
Puppies or very young dogs should only be left alone for short periods, say dog trainers and animal welfare experts, but three or four hours is not much of a problem for most adult dogs that are accustomed to being left alone.
A dog that has had exposure from a very young age to being alone is likely to react calmly to the short disappearance of its owner.
