Adrian, MI – Dog owners being home for extended periods of time during the COVID-19 pandemic can… when things go back to normal… leave their furry companion to wonder what happened to their human counterparts when they go back to work.
A press release from the Ingham County Animal Shelter says that an issue that dog owners may face is separation anxiety. People should start…or continue…to leave their dogs for short periods of time.
If you can’t leave the house, at least leave them in a different room. Start with short periods of time, gradually building it up. Stay calm and reward the dog for calm greetings when you return.
Give them a special chew toy that they only get when you’re gone. The high-value toys will give them something to look forward to.
For dogs that have trouble with being left, scent therapy collars or plug-ins, white noise machines, TV or radio in the background may help.
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