{"id":5652,"date":"2023-06-02T11:00:24","date_gmt":"2023-06-02T03:00:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/business.playground.my-alfred-dev.com\/blog\/?p=5652"},"modified":"2023-11-03T12:18:32","modified_gmt":"2023-11-03T04:18:32","slug":"do-dogs-miss-their-owners-when-they-go-to-work","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/do-dogs-miss-their-owners-when-they-go-to-work\/","title":{"rendered":"Do Dogs Miss Their Owners When They Go to Work?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Pet owners worry about leaving their dogs home alone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>No dog should be left at home by themselves for long periods, but it\u2019s especially important not to leave puppies alone for too long without checking in on them.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Any training progress can be lost, and you can kiss goodbye to that brand new sofa if they get particularly anxious and agitated.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep reading to learn if dogs miss their owners when they go to work, and find out what the most common signs a dog is missing their owner are (and how to prevent them).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_26 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><label for=\"item\" aria-label=\"Table of Content\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/do-dogs-miss-their-owners-when-they-go-to-work\/#Do_Dogs_Miss_You_When_You_Go_to_Work\" title=\"Do Dogs Miss You When You Go to Work?\">Do Dogs Miss You When You Go to Work?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/do-dogs-miss-their-owners-when-they-go-to-work\/#How_Do_You_Tell_If_Your_Dog_Misses_You_5_Telltale_Signs\" title=\"How Do You Tell If Your Dog Misses You? 5 Telltale Signs\">How Do You Tell If Your Dog Misses You? 5 Telltale Signs<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/do-dogs-miss-their-owners-when-they-go-to-work\/#How_to_Stop_Dogs_From_Missing_You\" title=\"How to Stop Dogs From Missing You\">How to Stop Dogs From Missing You<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/do-dogs-miss-their-owners-when-they-go-to-work\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_Dogs_Miss_You_When_You_Go_to_Work\"><\/span><strong>Do Dogs Miss You When You Go to Work?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Any dog owner knows that dogs miss their owners when they\u2019re gone, but if there\u2019s any doubt, studies have been conducted that support the assumption.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-8f30f419c3a9d00e5518c6ebe6d38f4c\">After studying dogs and their owners for two years, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.psychologytoday.com\/gb\/blog\/plus2sd\/201309\/do-dogs-miss-us-when-we-re-gone\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Psychology Today<\/a> reported that <strong>dogs do miss their owners when they are at work<\/strong> or away from home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They also found that dogs greeted their owners more vigorously after being left alone for two hours compared with being left alone for 30 minutes, suggesting that <strong>dogs miss you more the longer you\u2019re away.<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, it\u2019s unclear whether dogs can tell the difference between being away for 2 hours compared to 8 hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Sleepy-brown-dog-naps-on-the-bed.jpg\" alt=\"Sleepy brown dog naps on the bed\" class=\"wp-image-5656\" srcset=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Sleepy-brown-dog-naps-on-the-bed.jpg 800w, https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Sleepy-brown-dog-naps-on-the-bed-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Sleepy-brown-dog-naps-on-the-bed-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Do_You_Tell_If_Your_Dog_Misses_You_5_Telltale_Signs\"><\/span><strong>How Do You Tell If Your Dog Misses You? 5 Telltale Signs<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some of the signs that a dog misses you are more obvious than others. Here\u2019s how to tell if your dog misses you while you\u2019re away from home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1.&nbsp;They whimper while you\u2019re away<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The most obvious sign your dog misses you is whimpering.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-d6628fd916934cff501ba985a5781c2e\">You\u2019ll know if your dog whimpers while you\u2019re away if your neighbors complain about the noise, but <strong>a more reliable way of telling if your dog is distressed is to set up a <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/home-security-guide\/\"><strong>home security camera<\/strong><\/a> that records sound inside the house.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background has-link-color wp-elements-522d50671b3ac58fc2a9c7f363c9dae0\" style=\"background-color:#faeee3\"><strong>Pro Tip<br><\/strong><br>With AlfredCamera, you don\u2019t need to buy a hardware camera to do this. Simply <a href=\"https:\/\/alfredcamera.app\/store\/blog\">download the app<\/a> to your current phone, and then to another phone or tablet that\u2019ll serve as the camera. Pair the devices, and you\u2019ve got a reliable pet monitor on your hands in no time at all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2.&nbsp;They watch the door<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When a dog misses you, they often sit by the door and wait for you to come home. They can do this for hours at a time or periodically throughout the day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While this is cute and kind of endearing, it <strong>can be bad for your dog\u2019s health<\/strong>. They may not drink or eat throughout the day, or not exercise enough.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ll only know your dog does this i<strong>f you have a pet camera to keep an eye on your dog while you\u2019re away<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background has-link-color wp-elements-407b35d90a5f92c1f1b8607c6955b3cb\" style=\"background-color:#faeee3\"><strong>Use AlfredCam as an affordable pet camera<br><\/strong><br>Having a pet camera installed to watch your dog is a great way to <strong>create shared memories together<\/strong>. You can catch the funny or cute things they do while you\u2019re away from home and easily share them with family and friends.<br><br>When you use <a href=\"https:\/\/shop.alfred.camera\/products\/alfredcam\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">AlfredCam<\/a> as a pet cam, you\u2019ll be automatically notified whenever there\u2019s motion. Clips are automatically saved, making it easy to share them with loved ones.<br><br>This is particularly useful for monitoring the eating habits of puppies as you start to ease them into being left alone for a while. Send them a comforting word or two via Two-Way Talk to soothe them throughout the day.&nbsp;<br><br>Find out more about <a href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/why-pet-owners-want-a-camera\/\">why you should get a pet camera for your home<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/Cj5w2jqJUt6\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/Cj5w2jqJUt6\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/Cj5w2jqJUt6\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/Cj5w2jqJUt6\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">View this post on Instagram<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/Cj5w2jqJUt6\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">A post shared by AlfredCamera: Simple Security at Your Fingertips. (@alfredcamera_)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. They act excited when you get home<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another clear sign your dog has missed you is how excited they are when you get home, since the intensity of their greeting may be linked to how lonely they get.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If, when you return, your dog can\u2019t handle the excitement, starts jumping around, rubbing against your legs, and wagging their tail profusely, they have missed you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They may also follow you around the house all evening once you\u2019re home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/CjW8FUrpAM3\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/CjW8FUrpAM3\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/CjW8FUrpAM3\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/CjW8FUrpAM3\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">View this post on Instagram<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/CjW8FUrpAM3\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">A post shared by AlfredCamera: Simple Security at Your Fingertips. (@alfredcamera_)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4.&nbsp;They chew or destroy items<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dogs with separation anxiety will usually try to communicate it the only way they can\u2014by making a mess of the house.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When a dog is missing you, they may start destroying things in the house out of frustration or to send a message.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/An-excited-dog-eagerly-anticipates-belly-rubs.jpg\" alt=\"An excited dog eagerly anticipates belly rubs\" class=\"wp-image-5657\" srcset=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/An-excited-dog-eagerly-anticipates-belly-rubs.jpg 800w, https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/An-excited-dog-eagerly-anticipates-belly-rubs-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/An-excited-dog-eagerly-anticipates-belly-rubs-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, some dogs may destroy toilet rolls in the bathroom and scatter them around the house.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They may also chew your belongings, like couch cushions, chair legs, or shoes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5.&nbsp;They cuddle your stuff<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some dogs take the opposite approach to destroying anything and everything in their sight.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you notice your dog cuddling your possessions on your pet camera while you\u2019re away, or spot your stuff in their basket when you get home, this is a clear sign that they miss you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your dog loves and recognizes your scent, so cuddling things that smell of you makes them feel happier and closer to you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Stop_Dogs_From_Missing_You\"><\/span><strong>How to Stop Dogs From Missing You<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you\u2019ve identified the behaviors associated with dog separation anxiety, there are ways to help them become more comfortable and confident when left alone.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s how to stop dogs from missing you when you\u2019re away from home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1.&nbsp; Get a pet camera<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pet cameras are increasingly popular among dog and cat owners, particularly for remote workers who go into the office one or two days a week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Because pets are used to their owners being around during working-from-home days, being left alone one or two days a week can spark separation anxiety.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-2107a9ef58b7e9c9e9c4de18564e745c\">Getting a <a href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/security-camera-with-two-way-audio\/\">two-way pet camera with audio<\/a> can prevent your dog from missing you while you\u2019re away. You can easily check in with them at intervals throughout the day by talking to them via the live feed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"512\" height=\"384\" src=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/AlfredCam-on-a-glass-table.png\" alt=\"AlfredCam on a glass table\" class=\"wp-image-3282\" style=\"width:512px;height:384px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/AlfredCam-on-a-glass-table.png 512w, https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/AlfredCam-on-a-glass-table-300x225.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>AlfredCam.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/Cc5VBCVJsJy\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/Cc5VBCVJsJy\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/Cc5VBCVJsJy\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/Cc5VBCVJsJy\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">View this post on Instagram<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/Cc5VBCVJsJy\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">A post shared by AlfredCamera: Simple Security at Your Fingertips. (@alfredcamera_)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>This can make your dog feel like you\u2019re in the home, and reduce the sense of being away for as long as you have.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Aside from that, pet cams make it easier to know what your pet is up to day-to-day, including how much they eat and drink.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background has-link-color wp-elements-2e197f483edf45edf5e4935f8e5f67ba\" style=\"background-color:#faeee3\"><strong>Pro Tip: How do you monitor a sick dog?<\/strong><br><br>When pets are unwell or recovering from surgeries, getting a pet camera allows you to monitor their health throughout the day and ensure that they stay safe.<br><br>For example, you can see if they are drinking enough water or eating the food in their bowl. It\u2019s also important to keep an eye on stitches and cones they\u2019ve been made to wear.<br><br><strong>AlfredCam let\u2019s users enable infrared night vision<\/strong>, which means pets don\u2019t have to be disrupted by artificial lights when they are sleepy.&nbsp;<br><br>If they\u2019re generally more calm in darkness, let them go about their day as they wish\u2014AlfredCamera can see them just fine.&nbsp;<br><br><a href=\"https:\/\/shop.alfred.camera\/products\/alfredcam\">Shop <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/shop.alfred.camera\/products\/alfredcam\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">AlfredCam<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/shop.alfred.camera\/products\/alfredcam\"> today<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2.&nbsp; Leave a TV or radio on<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another way to make your pet feel less anxious by being alone for long periods is by leaving a TV or radio on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The constant sound of people speaking can make it seem like someone is home with them, which can prevent and ease separation anxiety.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"267\" src=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/White-colored-chihuahua-stares.png\" alt=\"White-colored chihuahua stares\" class=\"wp-image-5658\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-416aa64c3e9fae2532696927fb21d375\">While this method won\u2019t be as effective as speaking to your pet via a two-way audio camera, it might be useful if work is especially busy. It\u2019s also more taxing on energy consumption than using a pet cam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pets are likely to get used to the noise of a TV or radio and understand that it\u2019s not real, potentially reducing its effectiveness over time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background has-link-color wp-elements-178bfd0e206a3bc1895ccc839b059cd4\" style=\"background-color:#faeee3\"><strong><strong>Pro Tip: Easily share pet cams using Trust Circle<\/strong><\/strong><br><br>Share pet cam access with others by allocating a Trust Circle in AlfredCamera.<br><br>This means, when you\u2019re not around, you can share access to the camera with friends and family. This feature is particularly beneficial if your dog is sick and needs constant supervision, but you\u2019re unable to be with them 24\/7.<br><br>It\u2019s also a great way to let others get updates on pets they are fond of, like kids who no longer live at home.<br><br>Just add them to your Trust Circle, and they can easily greet their favorite furry friends via the AlfredCamera app or <a href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/webapp\/viewer\/login\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">WebViewer<\/a>.<br><br>Get started by <a href=\"https:\/\/alfredcamera.app\/store\/blog\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">downloading AlfredCamera for free<\/a>, or learn how to add accounts to your <a href=\"https:\/\/support.alfred.camera\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/360030568992-What-is-Trust-Circle-\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Trust Circle<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Gradually increase time away<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If a dog is suffering badly from separation anxiety, ease them into your absence slowly. Start with leaving them for 15-30 minutes at a time, and use Two-Way Talk to make the process easier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Continue this for several days or weeks if the separation anxiety is severe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Then, gradually increase the time away to several hours. This can help a dog get used to being separated from you and increase their independence and confidence.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background has-link-color wp-elements-0f7b4bd7569a40665cd8b4945c69a62a\" style=\"background-color:#faeee3\"><strong>Leaving dogs home alone, safely<br><\/strong><br>Remember, it\u2019s <strong>not recommended to leave a dog alone for longer than 8-10 hours<\/strong>.<br><br>If it\u2019s absolutely necessary, get a friend to check in on your dog while you\u2019re out, or use an <a href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">AlfredCamera<\/a> device to keep an eye on them from your phone.<br><br>Read our guide on <a href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/leave-my-dog-for-a-week\/\">how long you can leave a dog home alone<\/a> to learn more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most dogs miss their owners when they leave the house, regardless of how long it\u2019s been since their owner left.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While some dogs are okay with being alone for a few hours, other dogs experience separation anxiety. When this happens, they can act distressed and even destroy belongings in the home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Getting a pet cam can ease them into more time spent alone, and offers owners reassurance that their dog is safe and settled.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-1b3bed1558269a17ab0f4bed715d8ece\">Recommended reading: <a href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/how-to-make-a-cat-feel-comfortable-in-a-new-home\/\">How To Make A Cat Feel Comfortable In A New Home: 8 Top Tips<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Pet owners worry about leaving their dogs home alone. 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