Great pics, he is such a gentle soul. I got a great tip at dog training last week. Buy a Kong(most good pet shops) pour enough boiling water on top of his dry food to make it mashable, when its cooled pack it into the kong and pop it in the freezer. If your planning on leaving him give him the kong instead of his meal in a bowl when your going out, it will keep him occupied or invest in some nylabones. Or walk him before you head out.