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Back To School ~ your dog may not be so happy about that.

Back to School means your dog could become quite lonely! Let's not forget they have been with us all summer, having so much activity and fun and now the house is quiet.

As September approaches again, that means it’s back to school time for many households. With all the hustle and bustle of getting the kids ready and off for school, it can be easy to forget the dog. While back to school is usually an exciting, fun time for the humans in the home, for your dog it can mean loneliness and boredom.

All summer long, there was most likely someone home with your dog — the older students on break, or little ones with a babysitter. Now that everyone is back to their fall schedules, your dog may feel neglected and can even fall into depression.

Now is the time to consider having a professional dog walker come by during the day to give your dog exercise, affection, a treat and fresh water. It will certainly break up their day and make them so happy!

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 When you return home for the day, again don’t make a big deal of it. If you act like you have been gone forever, especially if your dog has anxiety, he will think you have been gone forever. The best thing to do is ignore him when you first get home, then after a few minutes, calmly greet your dog and take him out to go to the bathroom if needed.

Let's not forget our four-legged friends who love us so much!

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