Since the beginning of 2020, millions of us have been confined to our homes. It has become normal to work from home since the pandemic began. While you may or may not be loving the “new normal,” we can probably guarantee that your dog is! Dogs are very social creatures who are thrilled with as much attention as they can get. Even if you are busy working from home for hours, just the fact that you are there is a huge comfort to them.
Unfortunately, you may have already had to go back to your physical job, or you know that you will be going back soon. Your dog may go through separation anxiety when it happens. Since you can’t exactly explain it to them in words, read on for some ways to prepare your dog for the inevitable.
Signs and Symptoms of Dog Separation Anxiety
Your dog may display a few signs of separation anxiety before you even leave the house. This problem is triggered when the dog becomes upset when they know they are about to be separated from their owners. Some dogs will begin to drool and show signs of anxiety before the owner even leaves the house. Many will push their ears back and tuck their tails in-between their legs as you are getting ready to leave.
If your dog is suffering from separation anxiety, he or she may display the following symptoms:
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How to Reduce Dog Anxiety
Luckily, there are ways that you can reduce your dog’s anxiety after quarantine. Read on for some tips.