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The world is (hopefully) working hard to live with the new concept of Social Distancing to protect us all. For a social species it isn\u2019t easy. For people used to schedules and habits, it isn\u2019t easy. For people with plans, anticipating future adventures, it isn\u2019t easy.<\/p>\n

However, it has one lovely benefit for those of us with dogs\u2026 we get to enjoy our dogs 24\/7. And the dogs get to enjoy us. One would think this is a silver lining of this very dark cloud. And mostly, it is.<\/p>\n

But what happens when life returns to normal? (It will; it may be a new normal but it will.) What happens when our dogs, used to being constantly at our side, no longer have us around? For some, it won\u2019t make a big difference. They will adjust as they always have. For others, it could be devastating.<\/p>\n

As a preventive for all, I suggest a new kind of Social Distancing\u2026 from<\/em> our dogs. Times during the week when we leave them home alone\u2026 for shorter and for longer times. Here are some ideas in no particular order.[1] Varying them will keep things more interesting for both of you:<\/p>\n