I am home all day, we have a very friendly 10 month old puppy that would kindly tire your dog out. You've worked all day your dog should play all day. Dogs don't do well when they are by themselves. They are pack animals and should be in an environment where they are happy. I have had many years with dogs and that is all I know. This house loves dogs and your dog will love us. Dogs need daily stimulation in order to maintain a balance of physical and mental health. Dogs get bored with the smells at home very quickly and you may notice they are anxious, constantly getting into things, craving your attention non-stop? These are all things that are good indicators that the dog is bored. We do not accept fence jumpers or climbers and your dog should be trained enough to understand and obey basic commands such as come, sit, stay and down.