I am gone 7.5 hours per day. I left food out until my dog was about 6 months old and then I changed to two feedings per day. At that age, your puppy won't eat much and you want food to be available. That being said, she probably won't eat while you are at work. But it should be left out until she is a little older.
I agree that the crate is too small for more than three hours. Until my puppy was potty trained I left her in the bathroom with the crate open and a pee pad and lots of stuff to chew on. I also gave her a t-shirt that I had worn the night before for my scent and left the radio on. At that age she slept most of the day.
Bonnie |