[Princesskris]

I have to work early in the mornings from 5am until 2pm. Should I feed my puppy before I leave for work?

[JudyKayTee]

If you feed it it will have to go to the bathroom.

Nine hours is a long time for a puppy. Does someone come to your home to let the dog out during your work hours?

[Princesskris]

It was my boyfriend here with us, but it had to leave on a trip so it is just me and chase until he comes back. I just do not want him to be hungry all day.

[JudyKayTee]

Then feed him, provide him with a place to "bathroom" and don't be upset when you come home and he's urinated and defacated in the house.

[Princesskris]

We have been working with him a lot with his crate training. So at night when he sleep he doesn't potty in the crate, we take him out first thing in the morning. I am going to wake up 30min earlier so I can take him out and let him run around.

[Princesskris]

So this will be the first time he will be left alone that long.

[teachnk]

As Judy said, he will probably not be able to hold it all day. Feed him and make sure he gets plenty of exercise before you leave. Be understanding that a young puppy is not able to hold it that long. Hopefully it won't be long until your boyfriend returns.