The antics of post-pandemic dogs

A 2022 survey by home security company Ring (www.ring) found that one of the top uses for security cameras installed in their homes is pet monitoring. Guided by the undoubted love of Mexicans for their domestic animals, Ring made a new study to learn even more about the children of Mexicans and their post-pandemic relationship.

The pandemic generated great changes in homes, many houses changed entire routines and some others took the opportunity to receive a new member of the family. 34% of people adopted a dog during the pandemic, according to a study conducted by Ring in Mexico.

Since the preventive measures have been adjusted and some have returned to offices and face-to-face jobs, 40% of the owners surveyed state that they have noticed a change in their pet’s behavior, with separation anxiety (39%) being one of the main problems . Ring’s investigation also revealed how owners try to prevent chaos before they go out, by reducing time away from home, buying cameras to monitor them while they’re out and giving them something to chew or an activity. These are the main actions that, according to the survey, the parents of the puppies have chosen in the hope of avoiding doggy disasters:

Change routines to spend less time outside the home.
Buy cameras to watch them and even talk to them from the office.
Hire a pet walker or psychologist.
Leave them relaxing videos on TV.
Take him to a nursery.
Buy them special toys and stuffed animals.
Leaving clothes with the owner’s smell to reduce attachment.

However, despite their efforts, the main “crimes” committed by pets during the absence of their owners were urinating inside the house (13%) and breaking furniture, chairs and armchairs being their favorite chews (8%).

Top 5 Pet Pranks Behind Closed Doors:

Do your business inside the house.
Barking and crying incessantly.
Breaking furniture/clothing and footwear.
And if they have another dog at home, fight each other.
Take food out of the trash.

“Pets are also members of the family, so it is normal for homeowners to look for technology in their homes to consider the well-being of all. At Ring we were pleased to know that Mexicans care so much for their pets, that one of the main uses of cameras is to keep an eye on them when they make a quick exit. Our pets should always feel safe, comfortable and should not be left alone for long periods of time,” said Bruno D’Alleva, Ring director for Latin America.

According to the Ring study, 54% of Mexicans spend between 8 and more than 8 hours outside, and this became a problem to contain their furry friends and reduce damage at home.

Ring has put together the following tips to help your dog feel comfortable being alone for short periods:

Create a smart routine: Use gadgets that everyone in the family can take advantage of. Installing an indoor/outdoor camera (if they can leave the house to gardens or terraces) such as Indoor Cam and Stick Up Cam Battery will give you the peace of mind of knowing what they are doing.
Play calming music or leave the TV on as background noise so your dogs are relaxed and take a nap while they wait for you.
Take full advantage of the two-way talk feature offered by the Indoor Cam and Stick Up Cam Battery, giving you the ability to monitor your dogs even when they’re away from home. That way, if you notice someone about to head for the kitchen trash, just open the microphone from the Ring app to move them away.
Try to burn off some of your pup’s energy just before you head out, whether it’s taking a long walk or playing. The more tired you are, the less chance you have for mischief.

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By Lee Chun Hei