[bellasmomok]

How old is Suki? IMO, if she's older than 16 or so weeks and does well with her potty training, she should be just fine on her own for several hours. That being said, I still do no like to leave mine for more than 4 hrs (if I had a choice), and only VERY occasionally is she by herself for 8 hrs (or just a tiny bit more). I work and my bf is in school, so thankfully I don't have to leave her completely alone all day. There have been a few times when she has been alone all day, though, and she has done just fine. So, I understand your worry...completely (I'm one of those that worry if I leave food/treats/even toys with her she could choke or something else terrible could happen)....but it isn't very practical to NEVER leave her alone (although that's what I wish I could do)! Most dog owners DO work all day and can't even come home at lunch, so you are not alone!! Even if she isn't really great with potty training yet, there are options for you!
Now, if she is < 16 weeks or so, or if she is being left for a really long time (>8-ish hrs) you may want to find someone VERY RESPONSIBLE to doggie-sit....I just don't like babies left alone for too terribly long (although I still think ~ 4 hours is ok unless they are VERY young).
(IMO, take it or leave it, I would rather leave my baby alone a little longer than I'd like than to have someone else take care of her, unless it's absolutely unavoidable. I have learned that NO ONE, not even family, takes care of MY "things" the way I do, and I have always worried that if someone were watching my Bella, they would be neglectful in some very small way and something really bad would happen....probably wouldn't, but I just like to avoid that situation if I can. Sad to say that I trust her being okay on her own for awhile over trusting her care in the hands of a human being.)