I would love to give your pup some social interaction by playing or by taking them on a long walk while your unavailable to prevent bad behaviors from forming. This way when you come home you have a relieved and exercised pup ready to give you a face full of welcome home kisses. I am an IT student in night classes so I am available until 6 pm Monday thru Friday. I currently have a cat but had to leave my beloved dog with my mom while away at school because of breed restrictions here in San Antonio, I would to live vicariously through you and your dog. If you have a pit bull even better, I do not have an issue dealing with large dogs either.