Paws ‘n’ Claws

This time of year can bum out your pet

September

When I was in high school my mom and I used to joke about how our greyhound, Kasey, would bark and nip at my car keys and my backside when I’d get ready to leave in the morning.

Turns out, Kasey wasn’t alone. An article on MSNBC.com quotes experts that say pets really do feel sadness when their favorite kids head back to school or off to college.

The article quoted animal behaviorist Mary Lee Nitschke, a professor at Linfield College in Portland, Ore., who suggested making sure dogs get plenty of exercise.

A good point. Many animal behaviorists will tell you that a tired dog is a good dog. My own dogs get walked every morning before I go to work and sometimes get toys thrown for them as well. Usually by the time I’m ready to go they are eager to take their places on the couch and dog beds.

This entry was posted on Thursday, September 20th, 2007 at 4:50 pm by Sarah Netter.
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One Response to “This time of year can bum out your pet”

Steve C. October 1st, 2007 at 3:40 pm
It depends on the breed. Most dogs are communal especially hounds. However, if the sent of the owners are around and fresh many times its enough. There are personalities that can never get over you leaving.
Its just one more thing to deal with when you have a pet.

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