I agree that it is a lot of time to spend in a kennel but her schedule is no different than many people here. She is at work/school and the pup is in the kennel. Then when she goes to sleep the pup goes into the kennel. This is just like many people here. Some people just don't have the luxury of staying at home with their pup all day.
I would recommend trying to maybe keep the pup in a bathroom or kitchen and trying to get him to go on pads while you aren't there. This way he will have a little more room to play. My Reagan goes outside but when she's here by herself I leave her gated in the bathroom with a pad, 9 times out of ten she won't even go while I'm gone though, she's getting much better on the housebreaking. You can get a babygate for like 10 bucks at Walmart if you want.
Yes its true that a dog won't go where they sleep but if they have to go and that's the only place to go they are going to. It could be like many others have said that he is excited when you get home. If this is it I've read where some people recommend not talking to the pup right when you come home. Come in and do your thing for like 5 minutes then get your dog out and see him. I don't know if this will work or not but worth a shot. Also with him being outside before he may not have learned how to hold it so well b/c before he could just go whenever. Just give it time and patience and you both will get it.
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