A woof deal for mutts

DOGS are struggling with their mental health during lockdown with pet counsellors seeing a huge rise in bookings.

Some mutts are confused at having people around 24 hours a day and get stressed when left alone. Others are upset because they feel their territories are being invaded or that kids give them no peace.

Jane Williams, from the Animal Behaviour and Training Council, said: “Anecdotally and on a personal level, my workload has gone up massively.”

Daniella Dos Santos, of the British Veterinary Association, said: “We are seeing problems with puppies where socialisation in their formative weeks was limited.”

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