no more than 4 hours ideally has been as much as 5 on the odd occassion. And when they where pups no more than 2 hours.

People that work usually manage to find a solutions, as we all have to work to live etc. My dogs are walked before work at 6 am and if i'm on a split shift again at lunch time, if i'm working 7-5 then they get a walk at teatime and another before bedtime. I'm lucky because the OH works from home and has them out with him on the farm during the day, so they get company and free running exercise as well.

Many people that work get some one to come in during the day for ah hour to let dogs out and take for a walk, this can work as long as you get some one relaible and trustworthy or someone you know or family that can do it.

i would never leave any dog 8-10 hours on its own,