Returning to work outside of the home? Start preparing your dog for this change now.

Dogs benefit from predictability in their routines, and for many dogs, this predictability has been disrupted by changes in our lifestyles caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. While many dogs likely enjoyed the extra walks, playtime, and time with their humans during shelter-in-place, with states and regions opening businesses back up many of us will return to working outside of the home and once again our dogs will experience a significant change in routine—more time home alone, fewer walks, and fewer one-on-one interactions.

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How to tell if your dog has separation anxiety and 5 things to do if she does

As a veterinary behaviorist, I see dogs suffering from separation anxiety on a weekly basis and it’s one of the most serious issues I treat. Not only are many of my dog patients experiencing true panic every time they are left alone, the humans that share their lives are often just as affected.

Dr. Kelly BallantyneJanuary 21, 2019separation anxiety in dogs, dog separation anxiety solutions, canine anxiety, how to treat separation anxiety, canine separation anxiety, dog separation anxiety help

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