sheltie pup

Question
Hi Erica,

I just got a sheltie puppy from a pet store, and he is 2 months-year old.
The bad thing is my husband and I have to go to work from 8:00am to 5:00pm, so we have to left him at home by itself.
He barks a lot if we put him into his crate.
He didn't have a potty schedule yet, so I can't allow him to stay out of the crate all day long.  
I don't know how to train him about the bathroom business and how to keep him quiet and feel more comfortable to stay at home along.
This is my first time to have a dog, so I don't have a lot knowledge about it. Please give me some tips and suggestions. I really need your help. Thank you very much.  

Answer
Check out this literature:
http://www.jumpinjacs.com/home/crate_training.htm
http://www.jumpinjacs.com/home/housebreaking.htm

I would also enlist the help of a neighbor or dog walking service to be sure your pup is let out adequately throughout the day.