"This year, the return-to-office policies of some of Minnesota's largest employers have driven thousands of white-collar Minnesotans back to the office for the first time since the spring of 2020. After five years of working almost exclusively from home, many of these workers aren't thrilled about going back. Neither are their dogs - especially the pandemic puppies. An ill-fated slice of the overall dog population, pandemic puppies are uniquely positioned to struggle when their owners return to the office."
"Born or adopted in the early months of the pandemic, many of these dogs spent their most formative months trapped indoors with a few baffled humans. Not exactly the ideal conditions for the development of an independent, well-adjusted pup. Now fully grown and in middle age, pandemic pups are prone to specific behavioral issues related to their unusual upbringings. Because they didn't get out much when they were young, many are fearful of new things."
Thousands of workers returning to offices after prolonged remote work are taking pandemic-raised dogs with them. Pandemic puppies often lacked normal socialization and alone-time training during formative months, leaving many fearful of new experiences and unprepared to be left alone. Now middle-aged, these dogs commonly show behavioral issues stemming from their unusual upbringings, including separation anxiety and reduced confidence. Veterinary and breed organizations recommend gradual alone-time training and desensitization to new stimuli to rebuild independence and reduce stress as owners resume long in-office days.
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