As more and more people
prepare to return to work, it's important to keep our furry friends in mind.
Experts are now addressing
separation anxiety for so called "pandemic pets."
They say when you walk out
the door, your dog's stress can manifest into noise and destruction.
Before your
return-to-office, experts suggest building their confidence and commanding them
to sit and walking away slowly. "They're just pack animals naturally, so they want to
be with their pack and get their confidence from the pack. Sometimes exposing
them to other confident dogs in a social situation at your dog park or the day care,
that confidence is gonna rub off," says Scott Dancer, a
dog trainer.
Experts warn this will take
time and may not be a fix-all.