kpa ctps recommended for post-pandemic pet issues
Karen Pryor Academy (KPA) Certified Training Partner (CTP) Anna Wong was quoted in a recent online article in Wirecutter, owned by The New York Times, on the impact of post-pandemic return to work on family pets. When family members who have been home for months start going to offices and schools again, dogs and cats are likely to experience separation anxiety—and are likely to make their upset known.
The best plan to mitigate those feelings and the effects of those feelings, like chewed shoes and furniture, is to anticipate them. The article suggested taking steps now, before the pet is left alone, to transition to the new routine. Unless separation anxiety issues escalate to really troubling behaviors, when a consult with a veterinary behaviorist would be advised, thoughtful positive training methods should help pets adjust. For help with this training, the article suggests working with credentialed professional trainers, like those certified by Karen Pryor Academy, either virtually or in person as local conditions allow.