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How long can a housebroken adult dog stay home alone safely?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Hi. How long can a maltipoo, shit tzu, Maltese, labradoodle, and cockapoo stay home alone.

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Answered By Dr. Elizabeth

Veterinarian

Published on April 21st, 2020

That does depend on how old they are, if they are housebroken and if they are destructive. A non-destructive, adult housebroken dog can generally stay alone comfortable for 8-10 hours. I hope this helps.

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