I think potty pads are a necessity for any full-time working dog owner.
You said you are away from home 9 hours on work days. Do you not use the restroom from the time you leave home until you return? Could you easily 'hold it' all day, everyday?
What about times you stop at the store on your way home, or go out to dinner right after work with friends/co-workers? Or what about when the unexpected happens....accident on the road/highway or your own car breaking down/flat tire, etc., delays your return home?
Personally, I think it's cruel to expect a dog to hold it that length of time. Potty pads are a great solution for small dog owners, who for safety reasons, can't install a doggie-door for their pup to use while they are gone frome home.
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