{"id":7598,"date":"2021-10-01T15:35:00","date_gmt":"2021-10-01T14:35:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tails.com\/blog\/?p=7598"},"modified":"2021-11-12T15:38:16","modified_gmt":"2021-11-12T15:38:16","slug":"a-working-dog","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tails.com\/blog\/a-working-dog\/","title":{"rendered":"A Working Dog?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><em>Carolyn Menteith is a behaviourist at tails.com with over 25 years of experience working with and training dogs.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Up and down the country, and thanks to the pandemic, the face of dog ownership has changed. People whose working life has never before allowed them to have a dog have embraced the joys of puppy owning but now as the country starts to open up again, many people are wondering how to fit their dog into their working life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-home-workers\">Home Workers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For those people who will continue to work from home, even after lockdown is a thing of the past, the goal now has to be how to integrate your dog into your working life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Walk your dog before you start work, make sure they have somewhere comfortable that they can settle close to your desk, and ensure they always have fresh water.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Set alarms for regular \u2018dog breaks\u2019. These will obviously need to be toilet breaks and any lunch break &#8211; but don\u2019t forget a \u2018middle of the day walk break\u2019 and \u2018play\/training breaks\u2019. Your dog doesn\u2019t know that you are working &#8211; just that you are at home and ignoring them! By timetabling in regular dog time, your dog gets to have your undivided attention at reliable times during the day and so will be more likely to settle the rest of the time. As well as being great for your dog this also gives you a much-needed break, which home-workers are notorious for not taking. A total win-win!<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>When you finish work, and before you pour yourself a much-needed glass of wine, take your dog out for another walk. This will help you wind down after your working day as well as give your dog the exercise they need.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Back To Work?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Some people however will need to return to the office or to their place of work, and for their dogs, life is about to change totally. If this is you, how can you help your dog prepare for life as a \u2018home alone\u2019 dog?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The first thing is to understand that being alone is totally unnatural for a dog. Dogs are a social species who feel safe and secure when they are around their social group. In contrast, being left alone can be a source of stress, fear or even panic. Separation related behaviour problems aren\u2019t your dog being bad, naughty or trying to make you feel guilt for leaving them but instead vary in severity from mild anxiety to something closer to a full-blown human panic attack.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Symptoms can include: barking, howling, panting, loss of toilet training, destructive behaviour, scratching at doors, windows or carpets, self-mutilation, anxiety, and even aggressive behaviour.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hopefully you will have already been preparing your dog for your return to work by teaching them that being on their own is safe and nothing to worry about but if you haven\u2019t, or if your dog already struggles with being alone, what can you do?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>First of all, check with your employer whether you might be able to bring your dog to work with you. Some employers are happy with this &#8211; and some larger companies even run dogs at work schemes.<\/li><li>If that isn\u2019t possible, you need to start to teach your dog to be able to be on their own.<\/li><li>If you have a dog who follows you everywhere &#8211; even to the toilet &#8211; the first thing to do is to teach them that good things can happen when you leave. The next time you go to the loo (or to the kitchen), sprinkle some treats on the floor and go on your own! A stair gate set up in the doorway can help prevent them following you.<\/li><li>When you feed them their dinner, leave them in another room while they eat<\/li><li>You are teaching them that good things still happen even when you are not there<\/li><li>Once your dog is happy with these very short absences, you can do exactly the same thing but leave the house for a few minutes.<\/li><li>Slowly you can build up the length of these absences<\/li><li>When you do leave the house, set up a webcam so you can see if your dog is distressed<\/li><li>This isn\u2019t a quick process &#8211; and if you haven\u2019t started already, it could take several weeks and a very gradual build up before your dog can cope with a full working day<\/li><li>If you think your dog has separation related behaviour issues, talk to an accredited behaviourist who has experience of working with home alone dogs. They can see you and your dog (even virtually) and give you the very best advice and help&nbsp;<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>In the meantime, there are things you can do to help your dog get through their \u2018home alone\u2019 day:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Walk your dog before work and then give them some time to settle before you leave.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Leave them in a quiet room where they are able to settle and sleep<\/li><li>Make sure they have been to the toilet and that they have access to water.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Leave a radio on so that there isn\u2019t such a difference between the noises of you being at home and the silence of your absence<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>For active dogs or dogs who just need a break or some company during the day, you can employ a dog walker who will come to your house and take your dog out for walk either alone or in a group of other dogs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With dogs who can\u2019t be left, they may do better spending your working day at doggie day care &#8211; either permanently or while you work with a behaviourist to teach them to tolerate being on their own while you are at work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When choosing either a dog walker or a doggie day care, make sure whoever you trust your dog to is insured, appropriately qualified and has excellent dog handling and care skills. Many are run by accredited behaviourists or trainers, or vet nurses. Take up references from current clients and also from other professionals that you trust (such as your vet). You need to know your dog will be safe with them &#8211; no matter what might happen.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sometimes the answer can be closer to home however and leaving your dog with a family member when you are at work can be an ideal solution &#8211; or if you work part time, you might even be able to do turnabout dog-sitting duties with another colleague or neighbour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are ways to combine your dog and your working life but it does take some preparation, training and logistics. 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Summary Carolyn Menteith is an accredited dog trainer and behaviourist with over 25 years\u2019 experience working with dogs and their owners. As Tails.com\u2019s resident behaviourist, she shares her expertise to help owners understand their dogs and build stronger, happier relationships with them. Experience - Accredited behaviourist and trainer with 25+ years of practical experience. - Chair, UK Dog Behaviour and Training Charter - Experienced broadcaster and presenter - appeared in numerous TV series and radio shows - Speaker at international and national dog training and behaviour seminars and conferences Expertise - Dog behaviour &amp; training - Puppy life skills - Rescue dog rehabilitation - Canine communication - Animal welfare education Education &amp; Professional Affiliations - DipCABT (COAPE Diploma in Companion Animal Behaviour &amp; Training) - Kennel Club Accredited Instructor (KCAI) - Winner, Dog Trainer of the Year 2015 - Accredited member of APDT and INTODogs Publications &amp; Media - Author, Dog Manual: The Complete Step-by-Step Guide to Understanding and Caring for Your Dog - Author, Beautiful Dogs: Portraits of Champion Breeds - 800+ published articles on dog behaviour and training - TV appearances: Top Dog (Animal Planet), What\u2019s Up Dog? 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