Leaving a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel alone during the day

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Hi everyone,

I’ve been seriously thinking about getting a dog lately and have been looking into the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. I’ve done quite a bit of research but haven’t really been able to figure out whether or not a CKC can be left home alone (from about 9.30 am to 4 pm) two days a week.

I already have a cat at home, so he wouldn't be completely on his own, but I was still wondering if it’s doable. Just for context, I live in a flat (it's quite spacious, a duplex) and I have several terraces (I’m thinking of leaving one open all day so he can get some fresh air). Given the current situation, it would be a gradual transition as there will always be someone working from home until June.

Thanks for your help :)!

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    • Docline
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    Hi everyone, the Cavalier King Charles is my absolute favourite breed and I’m also looking to adopt one... I’m away from home for about 5 hours straight every day; would it be possible to manage without a dog sitter if I gradually get him used to my absence? No. Absolutely not, especially if it’s a puppy. You’d end up with a chronically stressed animal and their brain wouldn’t develop properly: being a social animal is a dog’s most important trait. Even more so than for humans. And yet, nobody would dream of leaving a small child in social isolation for hours on end every day, especially during their formative stages.
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    Hi everyone, Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are my absolute favourite breed and I’m also looking to adopt one. I’m away from home for about five hours at a time each day; do you think this is doable without a dog sitter if I gradually get them used to being on their own?

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    Emla
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    They are definitely dogs that are very attached to their owners and very lively.

    Mind you, I still know plenty of them with owners who work... two days a week doesn’t seem like an impossible task to me.

    But during the puppy stage, at least until they are 6 months old, you would definitely need to find someone to pop in—a neighbour, a local retiree... with such a cute little dog, I’m sure you’d find someone.

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    Kikaah
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    From what I know, this breed doesn't cope well with being left alone for long periods. For those two days when you’re going to be out for a long time, hiring a dog sitter could be the solution ;)
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