A common question for new dog owners is how long can I leave my dog or puppy home alone? We all live busy lives and sometimes our dog or puppy will have to spend hours alone, usually at least 8 hours, but sometimes it can be higher, like 12 hours.

How many hours is acceptable to leave your puppy or older dog alone for is exactly what Alex Writz, certified professional dog trainer, explains in this video.

You can also read more about this topic and see a chart to help you, over at https://www.houndgames.com/leavingyo...