[YorkieGuru]

I would ask someone to come and let the pup out. but I would also crate train. But def. dont leave the pup in the crate all day without going potty. Some people do train there dog to go on a pee pad. I dont think it's all that bad, but i prefer them to go outside. We travel and wanted my dogs to know to go on grass and nothing else. I give treats as an award for going potty. And they all have been great training this way. As soon as they are done they run for the steps to go back inside and then sit in the kitchen waiting for their treat.. it's soooo cute!
I just buy those bacon strips and tear off a lil bit and give it to them. (so they dont gain a bunch of weight.)
I bet you'll get tons of advice but I shared mine. But if you're not going to be home much, I would wait to get a dog, til you are able to spend more time with it. ( you said sometimes you work late) They want attention more than anything. Good luck to ya.