going back to work

by Kariann
(melrose, MA, USA)

I am a teacher and have a 14 week old silky terrier. She has taken wonderfully to crate training and we have had no accidents (yet).

I will be going back to work in 3 weeks and unable to take her out from 8 until 2:30. I do not expect her to hold it that long.

What can I do that will not undermine the progress she has made so far?



Hi Karianne
by the time you actually go back to work, your pup will be about 17 weeks old, and at that age she most likely could hold it for that number of hours.

If you feel that you don't want to risk it, could you find a friend/relative/neighbor that would be willing to come to your home and take her out mid morning?

Failing that, a petsitter would work. Or maybe you could find a 'doggy daycare' for her while you work.

It sounds as though both of you have done a wonderful job so far, so best of luck in the future!