I understand how important your beautiful dog is for you and I also know that it is sad to leave them alone for a long time alone I imagine Because went my daughter is not at home is wat I feeling. I love dog any size I was have 2 German shepherd they was so happy dog they know went we go out side, they died of age now we have a shitzu this small but it is my baby. I take care my neighbors dog allway he is so happy went I go for him, I tink what is good for the dog, I have alot patients with animals. I know that for you and me animals are also part of the family and you want the best for them, I like to do things well I love animals and I do it with their animals I love dogs.