Piper is 4 yrs old and I adopted her about 7 months ago. Though certainly not her favorite thing, she is left alone for about 9 hrs/day five days a week while I work my graveyard shift. Piper has free run of my (tiny) place, water, and I leave the blanket we share on the couch. When I'm not at work, Piper and I pretty much spend every minute together and I think she counts at that...we run errands, walk, hang out at home, shop at Wal-Mart and the home improvement stores. It's working for us, she seems none the worse for her alone time--although I now understand where the phrase 'hang-dog' came from...About 15 minutes before I leave, Piper slinks off couch, drops her head and goes under couch or bed--where she continues to hang her adorable little head, facing the wall. Ouchh!!! But oh the crazy chaos of bouncing, twirling, flipping and dashing back and forth Piper displays when I get home. I've got the greatest little girl ever, whom I love beyond everything and I am truly blessed she is so reasonable and good. I believe having a sweet yorkie and working full-time is possible--however, I gotta believe that age is a big, big factor. All the best! |