About Riri

Leaving at **8:00 a.m. and getting home around 8:00 p.m.** is a long day for Riri. If that's your typical schedule, my first recommendation would be to try a **midday potty break**, even if it's only for 10-15 minutes. Since you're within walking distance, a lunch break could be a practical short-term solution while you settle into your new job and evaluate other options. A routine like this could work: * **7:15-7:45 a.m.**: A good walk before you leave, giving her plenty of time to pee. * **8:00 a.m.**: Leave for work. * **Around noon**: Come home or have someone let her out for a quick potty break. * **8:00 p.m.**: Evening walk and time together. If coming home every day starts to feel unsustainable, it doesn't have to be all or nothing. Even doing it a few days a week and using a dog walker on the others could be a good compromise. I also want to acknowledge something else you've shared recently. You're in the middle of a major transition: you moved to a new city, started a demanding job with a steep learning curve, and you've been feeling overwhelmed. Then you came home to two large puddles after a 12-hour day. It's understandable that you felt devastated. One thing I'd avoid is interpreting today's accident as evidence that Riri is impossible to care for. Given the length of time she was alone, it's quite plausible that she simply couldn't hold it any longer. How is **Riri** when you get home? Does she seem relaxed and happy to see you, or does she appear anxious or frantic? That can give additional clues about whether this is primarily a bathroom-timing issue or whether separation anxiety might also be playing a role.

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