Background [edit]. In 1985, the DoD called for an extensive review of the education and training functions. At the same time, President Reagan established the Packard Commission to review the management of the DoD.
Itâs recommended that four hours is the longest that dogs should routinely be left alone for. Every dog will be different, dependant on how old they are and what they are used to. For example, four hours would generally be too long for a very active, young puppy.
When asked the maximum time a dog should be left alone, 52% of canine owners said 5 hours, 17% considered 6 hours the ideal limit, while 15% said 8 hours. A frightening 4% believe a dog is fine on its own for upwards of 10 hours. In Canada, the question of how long is too long has sparked a fierce debate.