Hi!
Both my fiance and I work 2 jobs. Sydneys is completely fine. She loves her crate and I put her Nylabone in there so that she has somthing to play with. She is used to our schedule and she is never in there for more than 5 hours without a break. I come home on my lunch break and between jobs to let her potty, and a little play time. The only time she ever fusses is if she is crated at a time that is against her normal schedule.
If you work 8 hours and are planning to come home during lunch...I am sure that he/she will be fine. That is only 4 hours. As far as your run...if I were you...I would get a chest carrier, strap him/her on and run with them. At least until they are older and may enjoy running with you. Your puppy might enjoy this as a set 1.5 hours of mommy-time each day. Just make sure that you pay attention to him/her when you are home...and I'm sure that you will have a healthy and happy puppy.
The hyploglycemia comments made by other people are valid. I have never had a problem with Syd except when she had fasted 24 hours for her spaying. I would suggest that you try to get a bigger yorkie (one that will grow up to be at least 5 lbs. That way you should not have to worry about that and maybe they will be a better running buddy. |