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.
Is there a magical number after which itâs not OK for a dog to be left alone and, if so, what is it? Should dogs EVER be left alone for periods of longer than, say, two hours? Are we getting worked up over nothing? Is it OK to leave a dog alone for the length of a normal working day (above 6 hours).