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How long can you leave a dog alone in Germany?

According to animal protection association officials a dog should not stay alone without being walked for more than five hours. A dog being kept indoors needs proper exercise and should be taken out for walks several times a day.



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Germany has breed-specific legislation that prohibits the import of several aggressive dog breeds. If you are travelling to Germany with your pet, here are the banned breeds that are not permitted for import into the country.

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Most experts agree you shouldn't leave your adult dog alone for more than eight to 10 hours, but some dogs (especially ones with small bladders) can't last that long.

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If possible, dogs older than 6 months should not be left alone for longer than 4 hours at a time. If this is difficult, the absolute maximum time for them to be alone is 8 hours, but this is only recommended if your dog has a way to get outside for a bathroom break.

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Many Germans view their pets as family members and take their responsibilities as pet owners very seriously. For example, it is common to see dogs allowed in public places such as restaurants, cafes, and even some retail stores.

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There are specific quiet hours, typically from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. and 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. daily, when barking is of special concern. In general, dog owners must ensure their dog's barking or whining does not last more than 10 consecutive minutes or more than 30 minutes total per day.

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As your puppy gets older gradually increase the total amount of time you leave them alone. Adult dogs are generally okay on their own for 4-6 hours a day. But, many dogs are good at adapting to being alone for 8-9 hours while you are at work if they are provided with enough space to comfortably move around.

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