This is almost the equivalent of leaving an infant at home alone, or maybe a two-year-old. While not a great idea it certainly can be done with confinement, dog sitters and things to keep the puppy busy. The fact that you are concerned about leaving the puppy at home alone is a great sign. Dogs can't tell time, so they don't really know how long you've been gone, but they can get into a lot of mischief while you are gone. If I was in your situation I would use a combination of crate training and dog sitters coming in and out. You might try leaving the dog with a trainer on days you are gone, assuming you have the funds for that. Whatever you come up with congrats on the new pup and I hope this all works out. Except for the pee and poop most people are very happy to have a Yorkie follow them around for the day. Furthermore, while you obviously can't take your dog everywhere, it's pretty easy to conceal a small Yorkie in purses, backpacks and clothing. |