Dogs · by Lucas Silva · 2026-10-07

anyone survive separation anxiety after going back to office?

My dachshund Fritz was fine when I worked from home. New job means 3 days in office and apparently I created a tiny panic sausage. Camera shows pacing, howling, then licking the crate tray. We already do frozen food toys and a dog walker at lunch. Vet visit is booked next week, but I'd love real-life stories because I feel awful.

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Brave Baker · 6 likes

Ask your vet about whether the crate is making the panic worse. Mine did better loose in one room.

Rafael Almeida · 5 likes

We had to practice fake departures like 20 times a day. Pick up keys, sit back down, repeat forever.

Tiny Atlas · 2 likes

Yes, but not with one magic trick. It was training + meds + a brutally boring routine.

Imogen Clarke · 1 likes

Don't beat yourself up. Plenty of pandemic dogs got hit by this.

Lucas Silva · 1 likes

Needed to hear that, thank you. The guilt is real.

Mara Fischer · 0 likes

Tiny breeds can be LOUD when stressed. My neighbor thought I had a smoke alarm issue.