How can I work from home while taking care of my dog?

Question

Hello, whenever I open my laptop, my dog gets really hyper and won’t let me work. Even the slightest paper sound makes him come running, and if I’m writing something, he always jumps up on me. I’m not sure how to manage this behavior.

Namrata · Answer

Sounds like your dog has developed a strong association between your work setup and wanting attention 😊 and it’s very common!
Try giving them a chew, toy, lick mat or enrichment activity before you start work and reward them whenever they’re calm near you. Let me know if that works!