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Recently I had someone return a dog to me because they realized since they work all day, it would not be fair to have a small house dog like a chihuahua. Even though chihuahuas are the smallest dogs in the world, they still need fresh air, sunshine and exercise. If there is no one home at your house during the day, either arrange for someone to let your dog outside for a time in the sun and fresh air or make a safe place outside for your dog while you are away. Make sure the safe place is shaded from the elements and secure enough to keep your dog in as well as other dogs out. Another suggestion for a dog who is alone for 8 or more hours a day is to have two so each of these very social dogs will have a companion with which to play, cuddle and sniff. This will help keep these house dogs from being a nuisance or getting into mischief due to boredom. Â Â