How to prepare a dog for your return to the workplace

With their human family at home all day, dogs had plenty of reason to wag their tails during the pandemic. But as offices reopen, owners need to prepare their pets for the looming separation, says Arlene Harris

Bella waiting for the family to return.

People all over the world have been deeply affected by the pandemic. Whether they've experienced sickness, loss, fear, isolation, or stress there is no doubting that the pandemic has left its mark. 

But while we have been able to verbalise our distress or discomfort, the same cannot be said of our four-legged friends who have also had their daily routine turned upside down since March 2020 with most being fortunate enough to have their owners at home all day.