No one ever predicted this worldwide health scenario is coming our way. Nobody is exempted. As a dog owner, it can be pretty scary because what if you get infected with the COVID-19 virus and you have no choice but to self-isolate, how will you take good care of your dog?

1. You Are Negative but Advised to Stay Home

Although you have more time in your hands, unfortunately, you and your canine pal cannot enjoy the outdoor. Yes, your dog may be wondering why are you at home 24/7, but it does not mean your pet is not loving it.

Dogs do not enjoy being left alone, so your self-isolation is a good thing. More time to cuddle and play.

Even if you are restricted to backyard play only, it does not mean your dog cannot have a good time during the isolation. There are tons of activities you and your dog can enjoy. Good examples are fetching games, tug-of-war, and brain games for your dog.

Those activities are also possible for apartment-dwellers.

What about teaching your pal new tricks? That is an awesome way to relieve the boredom of your pet. Plus, by learning something novel, your dog’s mind gets the stimulation that it needs whilst in isolation.

2.  You Are Positive With COVID-19

Up to now, there is not enough evidence to prove that dogs can get infected. If tested positive, it is a good practice to limit your interaction with your pet. And, that is something your dog won’t appreciate and understand.

Keeping your distance from your dog can lead to anxiety. Add to that, your dog may be wondering why its usual activities such as walking outside of the home are not being done.

According to the experts, just like humans, dogs have a threshold for stress but if it gets too much, you will begin to see destructive behaviours like chewing and digging. You may also see an increase in depressive behaviours like loss of appetite, listlessness, and increased barking.

What Could You Do for Your Dog?

Delegate the task of caring for your dog to someone who belongs to your circle, someone whom you have faith to carry the responsibility. It’s good if that person can help your dog cope with anxiety by giving it attention once in a whilst.

If there is no one available, you have no choice but to look for a local boarding kennel that can take in your pet.

Conclusion

Like many people across the globe whose lives have turned upside-down due to the pandemic, dogs who are stuck in isolation with their owners may also go through stress and depression.

If your dog is used to playing outdoor and it is taken away from it, just like you, your pet can struggle, too. A structured activity inside your home can help a lot in coping with anxiety in times of isolation.

Author's Bio:

Jaden is an author of mypetience.com, a pet blog sharing knowledge about taking care of a pet. He has more than five years of experience in raising small animals like dogs, cats, hamsters, and freshwater fish. What he always focusing on is offering valuable and useful information to pet enthusiasts.