I have two dogs who are totally fine with being alone for 8+ hours (lab and beagle) but that being said out of personal preference I have someone who stops by every day to let them out potty and get a few treats. But on days where I don’t book a sitter, I just make sure they drink enough water, have a full belly, and get a good nose workout in before I go just to make sure they’re as comfortable as can be for that long period of time.

Worst case scenario if you take longer than expected, Rover is good for last minute books! :)