now that offices are reopening you must have been going through a tough time in calming your pooch and negotiating with them to stay alone at home when you are not at home we understand that you must be going through a guilttrip leaving them behind everyday but it is not really possible to take them along everywhere you go how to make their life better when you are outwhile pets are too dependent on us we can train them to be selfsufficientread alsopettime stories judy allayed my apprehensions of being a pet mom then came zoey and roxy says carnatic singer uma prakashuma prakash talks about being a pet mom to three indie dogs15 lakh pet dogs in ahmedabad but amc has no record to establish ownershipin ahmedabad one can keep pitbulls or rottweilers known for their ferocity and bite force and if one of these goes rogue and injures citizens the owner can get away saying there is no way to establish the animals ownership the city has an estimated 1heres howtire them outbefore you go out for your office take them out for a run or other activities a game of fetch will also do a tired dog is a good dog they say cat parents can indulge in games that sharpen their hunting instincts like a motorised rat and so on limit their space of movementcrate training helps them not to leave their area moreover they would not soil their area or bed you can also keep their access limited to a room but do make sure to petproof your roomhouse when you are leaving them behind for a few hours leave ample toysleave as many toys for them as you can you can also hide their favourite ones for them to find out for themselves their favourite stuffed toys chewables or a ball will keep them occupiedentertainment for themleave the radio or television on for your pet something light or talk show which they can see without getting agitated or anxious keep the volume low so that they dont feel disturbed clean food and waterleave at least two bowls of fresh water so that they can drink make them have their meal before you leave keep some dry food in their bowls which they can have if they are hungryfollow a routinepets believe in routines and with a consistent one keeps them going without feeling alone but after you return even if you are very tired spend time with them give them belly rubs hugs kisses and talk to them let them know that they are loved