Hi there! My Meka is 5 mo's... I work from 7:30 to 4:30 and she stays home in her "area" until I get home. Its a small area in my washroom with her bed, a pee pad and her water bowl... They say that you should never allow your pup to have the "run" of the house. Infact, until they are fully housebroken you should always keep your pup confined to 1 area, "their" area... Hope it helps