What Does My Dog Do When Left Alone at Home?

Due to everyday routines like going to school or work, running errands like grocery shopping, or simply visiting places where animals aren't allowed, our dog ends up spending some hours a day completely alone at home.

Have you ever wondered what it does when we're not around? Does it sleep the whole time, play, or explore the house? When you see what it actually does, you'll be amazed.

They Sleep a Lot, But Not Always

We all know sleeping is a pleasure, even more so when it comes to dogs. They probably spend most of the day sleeping, something they undoubtedly love.

Some even enjoy dreaming — have you ever seen your dog move its legs like it's running while asleep? Others even growl in their sleep, maybe because they dream they're playing with other dogs, or maybe because they're getting annoyed... who knows!

Also, depending on the position they sleep in, we can tell whether they're comfortable, cold, scared, or happy.

Exploring the House and Playing

Another of our dogs' favorite pastimes is taking advantage of us being away to sniff every corner of the house they normally don't get to explore when we're around.

They might even get up on the couch or the beds, following our own scent. Actually, when we're not around, they often take the chance to "be mischievous" and snoop through every room.

Playing is also one of the ways they spend their time when left alone at home, especially if they have chew toys, or find a sock or slipper they like.

Misbehaving and Destroying Things

While some sleep and others snoop and play, there are also those who simply dedicate themselves to the biggest mischief you can imagine — chewing walls, tearing up the couch, gnawing furniture, or barking until they drive all our neighbors crazy.

This type of behavior is often linked to stress or separation anxiety, meaning fear of loneliness or abandonment. That said, many other times it's simply a way of releasing energy, when they haven't gotten enough exercise.

Waiting for Us to Return by the Door or Window

This behavior is much more common than we might think. They know we'll come back, and they're not afraid, but they miss us so much that they'll simply wait sitting or lying down near the door or looking out the window, to watch for our arrival.

It's not a bad behavior, but it's certainly much better to work on helping them relax, so they're not constantly waiting for us. It's ideal for them to sleep, play, or snoop around as they please.

How Can I Keep an Eye on My Dog When I'm Not Home?

It's not that you should distrust them, but it's always a good idea to be able to watch them when left alone at home, to see if they're doing okay or getting up to any mischief.

Thanks to technology, we have several very convenient options that won't put much strain on our budget — quite the opposite, there are very affordable, useful options available.

WiFi Security Cameras

Cameras are a good option for viewing every corner of our home from our phone. We just need to connect them to our home WiFi network and a power outlet. That said, we can only watch.

Furbo, This Year's Breakthrough

Now this is a great idea brought to life. Being able to see our dog while it's home alone is amazing, but... what if we could also talk to it? Wouldn't it be great to greet it and have it hear our voice?

Well, that's not all, because on top of that, if it's behaving well, we can also give it a treat!! Amazing, right? Furbo is the combination of a great idea and the latest technology, a perfect match for us and our dogs.

An ideal gift for anyone with a dog, letting us see, talk to, and reward our dog even when we're not home. It comes with a Full HD camera and even night vision, in case there's low light at home.

On top of that, we can set it up so that if Furbo hears our dog bark, it sends us a notification on our phone so we can calm it down or toss it a treat. Like I said, this is simply the future.