I'm gone all day. Stewie is confined in the kitchen w/ his toys, bed, blankie, pee pad, food & water. He's great all day. I think it has really helped with his potty training, too. Plus, if he has an accident, it's easy to see on the white tile.
Also, a good idea is to get him a stuff toy his size. I don't know about anyone else, but mine LOVES it. He wrestles with it for hours and carries it around. It's a black and brown teddy from
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