Yes, you can. Sophie is now a year old. I teach. She stays at home while my husband and I work. She is pee pad trained and has free reign of the kitchen, living room, and dining room. No accidents. Doesn't tear anything up. She is alone during the day every other week (hubby works a swing shift, so works days one week and nights the next). I get to be home with her every weekend, all holidays, and of course for summer break. She does just fine. Of course, she's VERY excited when mommy gets home from work
