What is your normal schedule with him when you get home?
I know time is limited on your lunk break, so he probably only has time to come out for a quick potty session...but try to take him for as long of a walk as you can in that time to help him release some energy.
I know you haven't had him long but its not too soon to get him used to a routine. I would recommend coming home, taking him on another walk before you give him some off leash play time where it is fenced and safe for him. I would feed him soon thereafter...and maybe a bit of training like for sit or down after his potty break.
Just remember to let him rest for a while after eating so his stomach doesn't get upset...maybe that would be a good time to lay in his crate with the door open with a favorite toy.
I have found that my toy girls drive me nuts if they don't get at least one walk (but 2 or 3 is better) and some play time outside at least 2-3 times per day OTHER than their potty breaks.
I know its a lot of work but he is young and has tons of energy for short amounts of time...in a few months he will settle into your routine and will take to the crating easier as well!
I know time is limited on your lunk break, so he probably only has time to come out for a quick potty session...but try to take him for as long of a walk as you can in that time to help him release some energy.
I know you haven't had him long but its not too soon to get him used to a routine. I would recommend coming home, taking him on another walk before you give him some off leash play time where it is fenced and safe for him. I would feed him soon thereafter...and maybe a bit of training like for sit or down after his potty break.
Just remember to let him rest for a while after eating so his stomach doesn't get upset...maybe that would be a good time to lay in his crate with the door open with a favorite toy.
I have found that my toy girls drive me nuts if they don't get at least one walk (but 2 or 3 is better) and some play time outside at least 2-3 times per day OTHER than their potty breaks.
I know its a lot of work but he is young and has tons of energy for short amounts of time...in a few months he will settle into your routine and will take to the crating easier as well!
