Home Alone Overnight

[MonElite]

I think it depends on the dog/dogs.

Ive done it, couple of times.

Mine had access to part of the house where they normally sleep and door open to the outside so they could be out during the day as per normal.

Plenty of water and toys.

I left no food so they were very hungry when I got back.

My dogs are used to staying alone for long periods of time, as I work full time and very far from home so they are alone all day 5 times a week.

And they have each other for company.

[Canisbellum]

I have done it once so far and will probably do it again. I have a pet sitter come and feed them and spend some time and then put them in the house and do the same in the morning. More than 1 night and they go to the kennel. My job takes me away often and I don't have the luxury of family and friends that will stay over.

[skip]

I don't have family nearby to help. I have gone out late at night (after a walk before I leave) and got home very late that night. So I have spent a Christmas day and night with family and just asked a neighbor to check dogs in morning were all happy and accounted for.

My dogs have all the house and yard access. Haven't done it with newer addition as wasn't sure she wouldn't bark at night or early morning.

[Christina]

For a normal healthy dog with no special problems or needs being alone overnight should not be a problem. The dog will be asleep a large part of the time & so would you be if you were there too.