The Kong is a good idea. I haven't done it, but I've heard that you can freeze the cheese/peanut butter/whatever, so that it will last a good long while (but beware of coming home to messy whiskers).
I use the water bottle when I'm home. It works "most" days. Are you gone ALL day, or do you get a lunch break?
One more thing to try.....All of our pups where crate trained and stayed in the crate while we were gone (I can come home during the day). But it helps with the Yorkies to cover the crate (like a bird cage). My previous Yorkie and Coby both can go from 100mph to 0mph instantly in a covered crate. Coby loves his crate and goes in when I put my coat on, waiting for his treat.
If you think covering the crate might work but can't do the crate only, you could make a very small x-pen - just big enough for his crate, a potty area, and some food. It could be covered with a large sheet or blanket.
Good Luck - let everyone know what does end up working for you. |