I have had a dog basically my entire life. For the short periods of time that I didn’t have a dog, it felt like something was missing. I currently have a small yorkie mix named cooper who is 5 years old. I do work full time, but Am home at night. Your dog would be without a bathroom break for at most 6 hours. I am able to go for walks around the community at night and play in the backyard. My backyard is not fenced in, but is very big and flat. My dog loves to be outside on a yard leash to play with his toys. I would always be outside with your dog at all times. I would love to take care of your dog!