I would suggest an xpen, this way you can make it any size, if you make it larger, you can put a pee pad, water, food, toys and a bed in there for the puppy, and he will be safe when he goes through his teething stage. Having the full kitchen is really too much room, and that's why he's not using the pad. With the hours you work you really can't expect him to hold his bladder all day. Also, put a radio on for him so he's not so lonely, or leave the tv on where he can hear it. Don't feel bad, my son (also 24) and his fiance have to leave their 2 yorkies all day too, they do leave the radio on and they do fine. |