leaving dogs at home

• A new study by compare the market .com reveals the rooms of the home where dogs feel the most settled when left alone
• Dogs are most unsettled when left in the bedroom, with average heart rates rising by47.2%
• Over a third 36% of dogs will be left home alone 3.5 days per week, for over 19 hours per working week

With the nation preparing for lockdown...

Lockdown Dogs Facing Spending Time Alone for First Time

The pandemic saw a huge rise in pet ownership, going from 41% of households to 59% [1] in just one year. Dogs remain the most popular choice. Furlough, home working, limits on outdoor activities and loneliness all contributed to the rise. However, the imminent return to the office, for most people (at least part time), means...