With many people working from home and having more time during the novel coronavirus pandemic closures, a lot of people have gained a new furry family member.
First-time dogs owners are happy with the company, but this also comes with new challenges. “He’s eaten one pair of shoelaces, he’s chewed apart his bed and a blanket so nothing too bad, but he’s already escaped my house,” said Carlee van Soest, who adopted a dog a month ago. [ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ] Dog owners have had to train on their own due to obedience classes being closed because of the COVID-19 crisis.