[KazzyK810]

Do you hold it the entire time you are gone from home? No matter what you've ate or drank? No matter if you have an upset stomach or not?

Personally, i have a huge issue with this.

Hamsters, rabbits, or any other caged pet gets to go potty. Cats get litter boxes. Horses go in their stalls. But people cage up "man's best friend" and expect more of them, than they even expect themselves to do. To me, it's not humane. The same people that prohibit their dog from relieving itself when necessary, are most likely the same ones that would be up at the schools complaining if teachers confined their children to a classroom all day with no bathroom privileges. I just don't get it. It's not a dog can't be forced to hold it, the question is, should a dog have to? Treat your dog as you would any other member of your family. If you aren't home, provide him/her with a bathroom...potty pads.