ditto this. honestly, if you're getting a puppy, I'd do it at a time where you can put work on the backburner for a bit. can you work from home for a week? take a few days off? if you live with a partner, maybe alternate taking days off or do 2 & 2? I know taking time off work for "just" a pet seems ridiculous to some, but puppies demand so much attention and training. best to get them comfortable with you from the start.