well I think 11 hours in a crate is far far to long. I personally would block off the kitchen, or put him in a room or something so he has the option of sleeping in his crate but can go around and strech his legs and what not. ALso hire a dog walker to take him out half way through the wait.
Also if he is in the crate all night, putting him in the crate all day is just not fair, if he is good in the house while you are not home I wouldn't even lock him up anywhere. But he is just a puppy and may not be trustworthy enough to have the entire house, so maybe he would be best in a room. You know him best!
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