Personally, I think it is a bit unrealistic to expect these small babies to go 8+ hours every day without a potty break. I understand it must be difficult potty training for outside when no one is home during the day. I am fortunate that I am home & can take Lulu out as much as is needed. However, if I were to need to work daily I would set up an xpen with a designated potty area using pads.
I know several have successfully trained their pups to use pads when they would be at home alone for a prolonged amount of time & then go outside when someone is home with them. I imagine that would be very difficult, but it might be best in your situation. I think you have the best intentions with pnut & want the best for him. Good luck with the potty training issues.
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