3 Ways to Help Your Pet Adjust to Your Return to Work
When we started working from home, our pets were very happy about getting more time with us. But as things start to return to normal, you’re probably going to go back to your office soon.
This means your pets will be alone at home again, after almost a year, which will be a big change for them. However, if you start making small changes now, you will be able to help them adjust to you not being at home all the time.
Short Breaks:
You can start off with a long dinner with friends or by going to get groceries every now and then. This way, you’re making them aware that you’re not there, but also not going long enough for them to start getting anxious.
This will help you and your pet slowly adapt to the eventuality of you leaving for work.
Dress up:
This is a sneaky little trick that you can use once your pet starts to get used to you leaving for a bit. Trying to dress up in your office attire when you leave for dinner or even grab your coffee. This might make your pet alert, but seeing you come back soon will also relieve them. It is important that you ensure that they are as comfortable alone as they used to be when you left them for the day a year ago.
Using Relaxants:
This might seem like an extreme measure, but when pets get anxious, they can hurt themselves. The level of anxiety depends from animal to animal; dogs get the most anxious.
If the above methods don’t work, consult a vet. Ask your vet for a prescription, so your pet can stay calm or sleep for a while when you go for work. You can administer these pills in the time before leaving for work.
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