Games, more frequent walks and hugs, teleworking also allows you to take more care of your furball.
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If confinement and teleworking have not always arranged the affairs of some workers, others, on the other hand, have been the happiest.
For pets, this particular period has indeed allowed them to fill their loneliness.
Admittedly, the walks were less rewarding because of the limitation of movement, but the prospect of spending the whole day at the side of their master was most enjoyable.
Even today, the French still carry out their activity from home.
With advantages and disadvantages for their little companions.
Meet the needs of your animal more easily
If you sometimes miss your office colleagues, Médor has been the happiest dog since you started working from home.
He takes advantage of your coffee breaks to receive hugs, or the fact that you have more time to multiply outings and interactions during the day.
No more loneliness and long hours waiting for your return.
This situation is therefore particularly pleasant for pets, and in particular dogs, which are very social.
No need for them to hold back when they want to pee, and the multiplication of walks, even if they are shorter, allows them to spend more and to brave boredom.
If you had a destructive pooch, you've probably noticed that messing around is less common and your pet is much less stressed.
But it is also very beneficial for the employees.
It has indeed been proven that the company of an animal can reduce stress and blood pressure, increase productivity and efficiency, but also fight against sedentary lifestyle.
In case of slack, we do not hesitate to cuddle his dog or take a short walk with him.
Beware of bad habits
However, it is not always easy to concentrate when your pet needs attention.
Who has never been blocked by a cat lying on the keyboard?
Or disturbed by the barking of his dog in the middle of a video conference?
To avoid these situations, you can arrange a cozy corner or a play area for your little companion, so that he can rest or let off steam on his own when you are unavailable.
This will be particularly useful for puppies or young dogs, whose boundless energy is not always compatible with your work.
Also be careful not to be glued to your animal all the time.
Indeed, by dint of teleworking, your cat or your dog is no longer used to being alone.
It is therefore important to leave it a few times a day, even for short periods of time, so that it does not get too confused when you return to work for good.
These small moments of solitude will prevent him from developing separation anxiety and behavioral problems, such as uncleanliness or destruction.
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