Humans Back At Work? Gifts That Help Dogs Handle Anxiety
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This image provided by Tiny Tents shows a pet tent. The small, collapsible tents offer comfort for dogs and cats left home alone after months of togetherness during the pandemic. (Tiny Tents via AP).
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This image provided by Etsy's JoyDogCat shows a dog collar made of aventurine and labradorite beads intended to help dogs overcome loneliness. As more people return to offices, dogs used to a high level of pandemic bonding may feel the loss. (JoyDogCat via AP)
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This photo shows the Snuggle Puppy by SmartPetLove. The plush puppy has a battery-powered heartbeat and can be warmed with a heat pack to provide comfort to anxious pets. As more people return to offices, dogs used to a high level of pandemic bonding may feel the loss. (SnugglePuppy.com via AP).
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This image provided by Kong shows the brand's classic toy for dogs. It can be filled with treats to keep a lonely dog occupied. As more people return to offices, dogs used to a high level of pandemic bonding may feel the loss. (Kong via AP)
NEW YORK — A lot of that human-pet bonding during the pandemic is slowly coming to an end as more offices reopen. So what’s a lonely dog to do? Turns out, a lot.
And we don’t mean a slow all-day whine, a messy rug delivery or mass furniture destruction.
Gifters can help out their pet-loving friends this holiday season with a snuffle mat, puzzle feeder, or HD remote camera that dispenses food and has two-way audio.
How about a snuggle puppy of a dog’s very own? Or a tiny tent to crawl into?
Other anxiety-relieving gifts for dogs include a Bluetooth speaker pre-loaded with pet-friendly music, the classic Kong rubber toy and the weighted ThunderShirt that hugs and soothes.
