How to keep my puppy happy and safe when I'm gone for 8 hours?

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I am starting a new job that will require me to be away for eight hours, how do I best manage the transition with my dog? Additionally, what is the best way to keep my dog entertained and should I leave him in the crate or free to roam? Pet's info: Dog | Shih Tzu | Male | neutered | 6 months and 7 days old | 5.2 lbs

Jenny, DVM · Accepted Answer

Being only 6 months old, it is safest in a kennel until he gets used to the new routine. It will prevent him from having an accident and destroying things out of bored and possibly ingesting something that may harm him. If you can start getting him used to the kennel before you leave to let him know it is a safe spot that would help. make sure you give treats when he gets in there. Leave him toys as long as he does not destroy or ingest them, and make sure to rotate toys so he does not get bored with the same one every day.

How to keep my puppy happy and safe when I'm gone for 8 hours?

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