Oh poor baby! When I got Hallie I was not working and was with her 24/7 for 6 months so when I went back to work I had to figure out a way for it to work for her and Simon. They have what I call the condo area in my living room. It is an excercise pen with their crates (open), a potty pad, water, their safe toys, and their blankets. I leave my tshirt from the night before and the tv on. It took some time but they love it now. Now, if I couldjust get them to tell me what happens on Days of Our Lives everyday
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Good Luck, it just takes some time.
The Kong is a great idea too. Mine don't much care for it so when I leave I give them a treat in a rubber treat ball and that keeps them occupied so I can get out the door.