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Unfortunately you can't take your dog with you everywhere and if you're like us you are constantly worried about your dog as soon as you call your Uber, but according to a group of dog trainers you might want to adjust your time out based on your dog's breed and age!
How long you can leave a puppy alone depends on their age and breed as some are more prone to ‘separation anxiety,’ which is an umbrella term used to depict the difficulty dogs and puppies experience when left alone.
Some breeds, such as chihuahuas and dachshunds, are more likely to feel uneasy when their owner heads out the door and younger dogs are not programmed to cope with being on their own so they usually need someone to be home sooner than someone with a Great Dane or Labrador.
Here are the symptoms of "separation anxiety" in case you see your pet ever do them:
- Yawning
- Lip licking
- Drooling
- Increase in blinking
- Panting
- Pacing and restlessness
- Spinning
- Whining
- Crying
- Howling
You can read more about their advice on each breed HERE, but these are the dog breeds that may not cope the best with being left alone.
- Chihuahua - Chihuahua dogs are not good at being alone as they were bred to be around humans at all times of the day.
- Dachshund - While they are an independent dog and may seem like they don’t need you; they can suffer with separation anxiety a lot.
- Beagle - Beagles are eager to please, but they don’t come pre-programmed to know what ‘right’ behavior is and what it is not, especially when it comes to being left home alone.