Hi. I am very excited that my boyfriend and I have decided to get a puppy and am considering a Multipoo! We have a friend that breeds them. We live in an apartment that is about 900 square feet. The dog would be alone for about 8 hours 4 times a week. The woman selling the dogs tells us this is completely fine....I am curious is you agree? Other than these times the dog will be very loved and we spend alot of time at home! It is possible that on occassion (once a week at most) that our puppy would be home a little longer than 8 hours.

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My malti-poo puppy (now 2 years old) was fine being left for 8 hours, but not much more than that. We built up to the 8 hours too. Make sure he has a soft bed, plenty of his toys and don't make too big of a deal that you are leaving. Practice leaving for 5 minutes sometimes and 3 hours sometimes. Mine always has food and a puppy pad (so he doesn't get uncomfortable). I was actually surprised - he went through a one week destructive phase and then it was just over - now he is fine being left for about 8 hours but mine doesn't eat or drink much (or at all) while I'm gone, so I need to come home after work and take care of the dog. After a long work day, I spoil mine with a restaurant trip including some bacon and/or a trip to the park.

My malti-poo puppy (now 2 years old) was fine being left for 8 hours, but not much more than that. We built up to the 8 hours too. Make sure he has a soft bed, plenty of his toys and don't make too big of a deal that you are leaving. Practice leaving for 5 minutes sometimes and 3 hours sometimes. Mine always has food and a puppy pad (so he doesn't get uncomfortable). I was actually surprised - he went through a one week destructive phase and then it was just over - now he is fine being left for about 8 hours but mine doesn't eat or drink much (or at all) while I'm gone, so I need to come home after work and take care of the dog. After a long work day, I spoil mine with a restaurant trip including some bacon and/or a trip to the park.

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I would not recommend this breed to people who do not have ability to walk him and give her plenty of exercise. I have Dr destructo on my hands after a regular work week. Plus, she doesn't seem to enjoy being on her own. If she isn't in the room with me she is into something.