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5 ways to keep your dog occupied while you’re working

Posted April 22, 2021

Woman working from home with a dog on her lap. When working from home with dogs, tire them out with exercise, use appropriate chew toys, and consider taking them to doggy daycare.
When working from home with dogs, tire them out with exercise, use appropriate chew toys, and consider taking them to doggy daycare.

Many people have been working from home for over a year now, and it has been absolutely lovely for all the pets at home to have people play with them all day long. A rise in people adopting dogs when working from home became the norm, but having excitable dogs can be a deterrent to work when they keep disturbing you and seeking attention in the middle of important meetings.

Life in some parts of the world may be returning to normal, but many workplaces are contemplating giving their employees the option to work from home indefinitely. In such a situation, you need to prepare a home environment to work peacefully if you make this choice. This includes tips on how you can keep your dog occupied while you’re working from home.

Interactive and long-lasting chew toys

Interactive and long-lasting chew toys are great options for when you have to call into an important meeting. You can prepare some dog-safe food-stuffed toys, store them in your refrigerator or freezer, and give one to your pet when your meeting starts. Depending on the type of toy, this can keep your pet busy for up to 30 minutes or even longer. You can also opt for raw bones, bully sticks, rawhides, and more, but it is best to check with your vet regarding their suitability first.

TV for dogs

You can find TV channels such as DogTV created specifically to keep your pet occupied while you’re working from home. These channels aim to reduce stress and separation anxiety among dogs while providing mental stimulation for hours. You can find these dog channels online, and you can turn them on and go about your work with minimal disturbance.

A comfortable space

Dog watches while his owner works from home. Create a comfortable space for your dog while you're working from home.
Create a comfortable space for your dog while you’re working from home.

Section off a space in your home for your dog to relax while you’re working from home. This space should be comfortable for your dog, stocked with food and water, and easily accessible. You can make a note of where your dog tends to go to the most in your home and make them a safe space there. 

Exercise before work

One of the reasons for your dog being restless and demanding attention might be that he has a lot of pent-up energy. It‘s recommended you take your pet for a walk and some exercise before you start working to burn off some of the excess energy. After a long morning walk, your dog will nap and allow you to get some work done in peace. 

Dog daycare

You can enroll your dog in a daycare, and you won’t have to worry about them throughout the day. Your pet will find other dogs to socialize and play with and also get some exercise. It will also provide them with relief from boredom. You can leave your pet in the best dog daycare in your area and be assured that they will have a fun time while you’re working from home.

Working from home

If you live with a family, taking care of your pet while working from home might be easier as you can hand off the responsibility to different members throughout the day. Dogs can also get bored easily, so it is important you also think about their needs while you’re busy with work.

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