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Pet owners may wish they could stay with their furry friends all day, but someone had to work. These tips should help keep your four-legged pets happy while they’re alone, which will make coming home to them all the sweeter.
Sweat So They Sleep
Most animals are happy to sleep, but puppies and some energetic dogs were born to run. Help your pet burn off nervous energy with a 30- to 60-minute walk before you leave.
Chat Them Up
While you’re at work, you can watch your furry friend through an indoor security camera. You can also video chat over Skype by setting up an account for your pet, enabling the auto-answer and leaving your home computer on.
Play Mind Games
Even the most quiet pet can gnaw （啃） out of boredom or separation anxiety. Put biscuits in a hole or other feeding toys that a dog needs to chew, bang, or spin just the right way to access the treats. Indoor cats will enjoy toys, such as a noisy ball.
Contain, Don’t Crate
Don’t put your pets in a cage, which can lead to behavior problems from lack of exercise and socialization. Instead, keep him or her in a small area with food, water, toys, and a corner covered with newspapers.
Find a Room with a View
Arrange a spot where your dog or cat can look out the window. If you have an enclosed yard where it’s safe for your furry friends to run, fit a pet door to allow them to go out as they please.
Track Their Steps
GPS collars, which text you if your pet leaves a safe zone, are especially important for animals when they go outdoors. Most also function as activity trackers, so you can tell how much exercise your dog is getting during the day.
1. What can help your dog get a good sleep?
A. Chat with it over Skype.
B. Play mind games with it.
C. Make it exercise.
D. Keep it in a small area.
2. What can GPS collars do?
A. Tell you what your pet is doing.
B. Send you a message when your pet is lost.
C. Let you know when your pet leaves home.
D. Show you the exercise your pet does.
3. What is the best title for the passage?
A. The Importance of Keeping Pets
B. When You’re away, the Pets Will Play
C. Five Things to Know About Pets
D. Be a Responsible Pet Keeper
