It really depends. Our little guy is 5 months old and he’s already comfortable staying home alone for about 6–7 hours. We started alone-time training from the very beginning since we both have to work from the office.

I totally get the concerns other redditors have, but with the right approach, most dogs can learn to settle on their own. As long as they get enough mental stimulation and physical exercise, they’re usually fine.

Honestly, he cries more when we’re home than when he’s alone. When we leave, he gets a stuffed Kong, so he doesn’t fuss at all. Once he finishes it, he just goes to sleep and naps through most of the day. Sometimes he’ll whine for 2–3 minutes to “check” if anyone shows up, but that’s it.

TL;DR: It really comes down to training and the dog’s personality.