It’s normal to have to leave the house for hours at a time. Unfortunately, that means your dog gets left alone for a large portion of the day. This can cause anxiety, sadness, and negative behaviors that can greatly decrease his quality of life. One way to help keep your dog relaxed while you’re gone is to leave the TV on.

Choose the station carefully. Although it may seem like a good idea to leave the animal channel on all day, some programs may feature animals in distress, which can actually make your dog more anxious. Instead, choose a station with positive programming, even if those programs don’t feature animals.

If you’re worried about choosing the wrong station, you can order special dog DVDs that are made just for canines who stay home alone all day. You can also leave the radio on instead.

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