[Gabe's Momma]

[F]I think you have a great setup for having to work. I work 40 hours a week and my puppy has been gated off in my bathroom with food, water, his kennel (with fav. blanket), and newspaper to go on during the day since he was 8 weeks old. I leave the radio on for him during the day and he is now 10 months old. He pretty much holds it all day long (although he could go on the paper) and he is a perfectly well behaved healthy puppy. He has had no behavioral issues at all, I have socialized him well at any chance I get, and has never had a single health issue. I think its fine for people to have puppies when they work (obviously, because I am one of those people ). I think ideally it would be great if everybody could stay home full time with their pets, and I do look forward to the day when I can spend more time at home with him, but i also know that he is healthy mentally and physically and I don't consider it cruel to leave them at home (once again obviously because I do this ) I hope this eases the feelings of guilt when you go to work tomorrow!! You are not damaging your puppy by leaving her in a large kitchen with all her necessities and she will get plenty of loving in when you get home! Trust me!!! [/FONT]