Another Back to School has arrived! It is time to enjoy the last summer long weekend before heading back into the usual routine. Today we want to share with you our Top 5 Tips for Back to School and Dogs to help your pooch transition smoothly and avoid the blues.
Can dogs get the blues? Sure they can! For two months your pooch enjoyed hanging out daily with the kids, friends and family while enjoying summer activities. Next week will be different. Man’s best friend will most likely be alone in the house while everybody is out. So, less talking and more wagging!
Eddie enjoying his daily walk with his dog walker! #BarkFriday Top 5 #BacktoSchool & Dogs Tips
{UNO} Don’t make a big deal about leaving and don’t be emotional. Just say an easy “See you later”
{DOS} Fake him out by pretending here and there like you are leaving! Grab your purse , car keys and whatever else you take to leave the house in the morning. Your dog will learn to be relaxed!
{TRES} Leave behind a piece of clothe with your smell so your dog hangs to it if he starts to miss you and feeling anxious while you are gone.
{CUATRO} Arrange for a professional dog walker to take him on a group walk if your dog is well socialized. This routine will give your dog a job and something to look forward while waiting for you to come home. NOTE!! Please hire a professional company and not the Hobby Dog Walker. If your dog is not into group walks arrange for a solo walk.
{CINCO} Leave safe toys around for your dog so he is busy while you are gone. Mylo and Chico are left with antlers so they can chew on them and kongs.
Marley and Beau enjoying a daily walk! BarkFriday Top 5 #BacktoSchool & Dogs Tips
We hope these tips help you get through the back to school madness! Do you have other tips you would like to share? Tweet us at @TailWaggersDIVA or visit us on Facebook!
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