When pandemic ends, pets will have to adjust to owners back at the office
Dr. Mara Reynolds recommends starting by gradually leaving you pet alone for short periods of time Share Updated: 5:08 PM CST Jan 13, 2021
Dr. Mara Reynolds recommends starting by gradually leaving you pet alone for short periods of time Share Updated: 5:08 PM CST Jan 13, 2021
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Show Transcript HEALTHY TRANSITION FOR OUR FOUR-LEGGED FAMILY MEMBERS. REPORTER: THIS DOCTOR SEES DOZENS OF PETS EVERY DAY. SHE HAS SEEN A PUPPY BOOM DURING THE PANDEMIC. A LOT OF PEOPLE FELT LIKE IT WAS A GOOD TIME TO GET A PUPPY. REPORTER: BUT THAT GOOD STUFF WILL COME TO AN END AS MANY PEOPLE RETURN TO THE OFFICE, CAUSING SOME PETS TO SUFFER FROM SEPARATION ANXIETY. PAYSON, BARKING, WHINING, DESTRUCTIVE BEHAVIORS. IF THERE ARE UNWANTED BEHAVIORS IT’S IMPORTANT TO NOT PUNISH THEM, BUT TRY AND UNDERSTAND WHERE IT IS COMING FROM. FINDING SOLUTIONS. REPORTER: DOGGY DAYCARE IS ONE