How To Prepare Your New Puppy For When You Go To Work?

Hey everyone! I’m getting my sweet King Charles puppy in just three weeks, and I couldn’t be more excited! I work four days a week and want to make her adjustment to my home as smooth and comfortable as possible for both of us. I am very nervous about leaving her at home while I am at work. I am planning on coming home during my lunch break to let her potty but it still makes me anxious, and I hate the idea of her being in a cage all day. I have a large back yard, so letting her stay outside and play is an option, but the idea of a hawk getting her also makes me nervous.

I grew up with Labs, but this will be my first puppy of my own, so any tips, advice, or suggestions would be so appreciated. I just want to give her the happiest, coziest home I can!