Workaholic humans pose new risk to 'man's best friend' If you think long hours in the office make you stressed, have some consideration for your dog. Dr Jonica Newby says animal behaviourists have been studying dogs with problems such as nuisance barking, for some time. They develop such a strong attachment with their human owner that they want to be as close to them as possible. Dr Newby said continuous barking, destructiveness and escaping are common manifestations of separation anxiety.
Some dogs lose their house-training, appetite and liveliness.
A few vomit, have diarrhoea or lick themselves excessively. Occasionally dogs will try to prevent their owner departing by herding them away from the gate. Dr Robert Holmes says different treatments are needed for different circumstances. However you may not be able to buy the business so you can take your dog to work. Dropping it off at a friend or the vet is likely to work.