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.
With regard to companionship, it suggests that dogs should not be left alone for more than four hours a day depending on their age. However the survey revealed that 23% of respondents left their dog alone for more than five hours a day on a typical weekday. Most dogs sleep in their own beds at night and so are probably left alone for 8 hours a night. However 17% of owners allow their dogs to sleep in family beds.