[HighlandYorkies]

Firstly, I think Violet is a lovely name !
I don't mean to put the cat amoung the pigeons here, but I personnaly couldn't leave a nine week old puppy alone for 10 hours. Sorry, but to me that would be horrendous.
Do you have a close relative or friend who could break up the day for her a bit ? Could you maybe hire a dog sitter to come and play with her for an hour twice during that time ? What about another dog lover who lives nearby who you could maybe leave her with ? A neighbour ? She is so tiny......
I am so glad you are not considering the crate for such a long period, and yes, the kitchen is a better option, as long as it is well blocked off from dangers.
I cannot understand people getting puppies or dogs who then go to work for long hours, but at least you aren't like them and are wise to ask for ideas about options, and three days isn't as bad as five or more.
I know you will be worried sick, and I know you love her to bits, .....but trust your instincts and think about a person to check on her or leave her with, at least until she is a lot older.
Can you imagine what she could get up to - yes, she will sleep most of the time, but she might also chew, or have an accident or become unwell(10 hours is a long time for a puppy) and it certainly doesn't help in the toilet training stakes if she is forced to pee and poo indoors, and then would normally feel bad for doing it when you are home.
I really am not trying to make you sound bad.....we all have to pay our bills, and I am luckier than most being able to be at home with mine, so I am a fine one to talk, I know.
....I am just saying what others have not, and I am sure that since you are such a loving person to your wee Violet you would not mind me giving you some other ideas which haven't been mentioned before.
You know your own puppy - you will know yourself what you feel she can deal with.
Most of all, I wish you all the best of happiness with your lovely little lady....believe me you will have hours and years of fun with your baby, and these issues about having to leave her for work, will work themselves out I'm sure....it's a lot easier when they are older and know the routine and how to deal with it.
....Anyone else think of any ideas to help this lady ?

Best wishes as always......Debra x x x x
TARA CASPER TAMMY