If you are gone for only 2-4 hours one to two days a week, it will be ok to crate him only. Make sure you have him potty before you put him in and go potty as soon as you get home. This will teach him to hold it. No food or water in the crate while you are gone.
Make sure the crate is only big enough for him to turn around and lay down. If you have to, use boxes or books or things to block off the rest of the crate to make it smaller. |