(uptempo music)


[onscreen text] Back to School.


[onscreen action] Graphic of a dog shaking it’s head.
Girl dancing with a dog. Dog lying on a couch.


[narrator] Over the summer months
when your kids are on break from school,
your dog often receives lots of extra attention,
but as your kids head back to school,
the sudden change in your dog's daily routine
can affect his behavior.

[onscreen action] Dog sitting on a couch. Dog walking around the house.

[narrator] The stress of suddenly being alone
can lead to destructive and anxious behaviors.

[onscreen action] Dog peeks out a window. 
Thought bubble appears above the dog.


[onscreen text] Home alone again?


[narrator] So here's some tips to help reduce your pet's stress.

[onscreen action] Boy walking the dog.

[narrator] Start exercising with your dog before and after school
so he'll sleep more while you're not at home.

[onscreen action] Girl turning on the TV before she leaves.

[narrator] When you leave for the day, turn on the television
or put on some soft music to help drown out
the outside noises.

[onscreen action] Kids getting ready to leave for school.

[narrator] Try not to make a fuss over your dog
just before you leave for the day
and when you first get home.

If arriving and leaving isn't a big deal,
then it won't become a big deal.

[onscreen action] Woman sprays dog bed.
Woman plugin in a device that disperses pheromone.

[narrator] You may wanna try using a product like Comfort Zone with DAP
which is a synthetic pheromone
that can help calm your dog and reduce his anxiety.

[onscreen action] Boy places toys out for the dog.

[narrator] It's always a good idea to give your dog
a variety of safe, durable chew toys
so you can entertain himself throughout the day.

[onscreen action] Woman fills doggy puzzle.


[onscreen text] Trainer’s secret: Puzzle toys can hold dog food or treats.

[narrator] Consider putting out a doggy puzzle
whenever you leave in the morning.

A doggy puzzle may even help
get your dog excited about you leaving.

[onscreen action] Dog playing with doggy puzzle.

[narrator] Plus, these toys will wear him out mentally
so he can relax while you're gone.

Using these tips should help reduce your pet's stress
as your children head back to school.

Now, if you can just convince your kids to their homework.

[onscreen action] Girl texting on her phone instead of doing homework.