>I have another question for you. I will be at work for about 9 hours a day and will need to have Buford crated for that time. Do you think that is do-able for him?<
Many dogs live within that type schedule, but is there any way you can come home for lunch the 1st day or so? How often are you letting him out right now? I think I’d begin to taper off to 2 times or less, and see how he does.
Is there a kid in the neighborhood you might hire to let him out while you work? I think he’ll hold it, but it’s not a bad idea to ease into the new schedule.
There are already a lot of Buford fans at my workplace, so it should not be a problem to get some time to swing by my home to give him a break.
I was supposed to get a crate delivered today and now that has been delayed, so I am working on alternatives. I want him to get used to the crate before I just leave him in it for that extended period of time....
It sounds like for the longer term, he will be as fine as other breeds with being home alone for a typical work day. That is encouraging.