What To Do If Your Dog Is Alone All Day

Do you work too much and spend many hours away from home? Do you feel guilty for leaving your furry friend without company, but don’t know where to recover the time to devote to him? Starting from the basis that quality is usually better than quantity, we suggest what you can do if your dog is alone all day.

How to gratify your dog when he is alone in the house for many hours

Authors: Christine and David Schmitt

Unless your four-legged friend is sick or depressed, he’ll party you every time you get home. Although the best thing to do would be to not pay special attention to him until he calms down, you will have to reward him for all the time he has been alone.

Regarding this aspect, keep in mind that, even if a single minute can be precious for you, you will have to take care of your pet daily, even if only for a moment. In what ways?

• Pampering him.
• By offering him various intelligence games.
• Cooking him some special recipe from time to time, or buying him some special delicacy in a pet shop.
• Walking with him in a very relaxed way, letting him explore and interact freely with other dogs.
• Strengthening some educational rules, especially those relating to objects in the house that should not bite.

Aim for the best for your dog, in the category of possible

In any case, the ideal would be for your pet to spend little time alone. In fact, you know that boredom or anxiety can lead him to deleterious behaviors.

Therefore it would be good to be able to count on the help of some family member or friend who comes to your home to give him some company when you are too absent.

However, whether or not you can rely on someone to assist you, it is recommended that the animal take a walk, play and / or exercise  sufficiently before setting out for your daily activities. This will cause him to become tired and relaxed, staying asleep for most of the time you spend outside the home.

Also, before going out, check that the dog has:

• Some toys of his interest, something he can entertain himself with.
• Comfortable, ventilated and quiet spaces where you can play and rest.

• Enough fresh water.

What else can you do to reward him after he’s alone all day?

Without a doubt, however, the best thing you could do to avoid your friend from loneliness is to just adopt another dog. Sharing his time with a specimen of his own species will allow him to be happier in your absence, as they will make each other great company.

Although this is a decision that requires consideration of aspects such as available space, expenses and more, if it is within your means, have no doubt: do it!

It will take you a little more work initially, but it will be worth it. Very soon you will receive double affection and your conscience will remain calmer, knowing that your furry friend is with another dear playmate.

Ask your vet for help in adopting another dog

If you decide to get another dog, ask your veterinarian to advise you on the best solution according to the characteristics of your four-legged friend.

Keep in mind that the idea is to solve a problem, not create new ones. It is therefore important to choose the new member of the family correctly, to avoid possible conflicts between dogs.

The vet will surely be able to advise you adequately on characteristics such as size, breed, character and age of the animal.

With little time but with extreme responsibility

In any case, what you must never forget is that, if you have decided to take a pet, you must show yourself responsible towards it, in various respects.

It is not enough just to feed him, take him to the vet and let him leave the house for 5 minutes, just enough time to do his own needs. Even if you have little time available, you must show your affection and stimulate him with games and exercises for the body and mind.

Your furry friend will be able to appreciate the time you can devote to him, as much or as little, but as long as you show him genuine affection and never forget to caress him.