7 1/2 weeks old is very, very young. THere is a high chance something tragic may occur leaving a puppy alone all day at this age. I worry that the pup will have serious anxiety and separation issues down the road.
i brought my Suzi home at 10 weeks. She was so scared and would not eat the first day. she is now 6months old. She follows my son and I everywhere, and is never far away from us. She sleeps next to me whereever I am, and even follows me to the bathroom. If i close the door she scratches to be let in. Suzi is the love of my life. AND she is very demanding, even at 6 months. That has not changed. If I go outside on the deck , she starts barking her head off like crazy. When my son leaves for school she looks in the window and cries .Even when i am there.
The thing is that I am at home all day. AND Suzi still is very needy . It is true that when they are babies they sleep most of the time. However, they need the closeness and boding of their caregiver .Especially when very young.
honestly, If I was having to work full time again, I would not have brought her home. It is a huge commitment, and being there makes a huge difference, especially a very young puppy.
