BY BRYONY VAN NIEKERK
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for keeping fidgety fidos busy I have traded in my talkative, treat bringing co-worker for one that is extremely needy, steals my stuff and is constantly interrupting me. That’s right, I am talking about becoming a work-from-home Dog Mom. Since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, millions of people around the world have taken to working from home, much to the utter elation of their furry companions. And who can blame them? Spending time with Mom and Dad 24/7 is their dream come true. Don’t get me wrong, I have loved being able to spend more quality time with the pets, but it has come with its own set of challenges. Every morning without fail, as I sit down at my desk, Oliver will come and bring me a toy to entice me to play with him. If, on the
rare occasion, I ignore him, he will get up to mischief, steal something he KNOWS he shouldn’t have (e.g., scrubbing brushes, sponges, shoes, razors?!) because it results in me furiously running after him trying to take back the contraband. Attention is attention, whether it is good or bad. As the saying goes, a tired dog is a good dog, but you can’t expect your dog to lie peacefully
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in a corner if they are ignored all day and get no physical or mental stimulation. So read on to see how you can implement small changes to make a big difference in both your life and your pooches.
NOVEMBER 2021 | PETPRINTS
