{"id":11113,"date":"2020-04-16T22:22:01","date_gmt":"2020-04-17T02:22:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.doggroomingcourse.com\/?p=11113"},"modified":"2020-04-16T22:22:01","modified_gmt":"2020-04-17T02:22:01","slug":"6-tips-for-supporting-your-mental-health-during-covid-19","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.qcpetstudies.com\/blog\/2020\/04\/6-tips-for-supporting-your-mental-health-during-covid-19","title":{"rendered":"6 Tips for Supporting Your Mental Health During COVID-19"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column_text]We\u2019ve all been affected by the current <a href=\"https:\/\/www.who.int\/emergencies\/diseases\/novel-coronavirus-2019\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pandemic<\/a> in one way or another. If you\u2019re the owner of a <a href=\"\/2018\/11\/dog-grooming-business-salon-home-pet-grooming\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">dog grooming business<\/a>, you\u2019ve likely had to shut down while social distancing is in effect. Perhaps you\u2019re a front-line employee, and still required to show up to work. Or maybe you\u2019re a <a href=\"\/2019\/05\/my-honest-review-of-qc-dog-grooming-course\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">dog grooming student<\/a> at an online school, but being stuck indoors all day is starting to bring you down.<\/p>\n<p>Everyone has a different story, but we\u2019re all experiencing stress. This is definitely a weird time we\u2019re living in! As days have turned to weeks, people are beginning to grow tired of all the self-isolation. Even the most introverted of us are starting to feel a little stagnant and lonely.<\/p>\n<p>Such abnormal circumstances can spell disaster for our mental health. In fact, Morneau Shepell\u2019s most recent <a href=\"http:\/\/morneaushepell.mediaroom.com\/2020-04-02-Canadians-are-feeling-unprecedented-levels-of-anxiety-according-to-Mental-Health-Index\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Mental Health Index<\/a> revealed that mental health has dropped by 16% since the COVID-19 crisis first started.<\/p>\n<p>Mental health is not always talked about, but it should be. At the very least, because it\u2019s just as important as your physical health! Things are difficult enough right now; we don\u2019t need them to be any harder on us.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s critical that we prioritize our well-being, and ensure to make an effort to do things during our days that will bring us joy.<\/p>\n<p>So, here are some tips that you can use to your advantage. While we\u2019re by no means medical expert, we\u2019re hopeful that at least one of these suggestions will resonate with you, and bring a little sunshine to your day![\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][image_with_animation image_url=&#8221;11117&#8243; alignment=&#8221;&#8221; animation=&#8221;None&#8221; border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; box_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcpetstudies.com\/blog\/2020\/04\/6-tips-for-supporting-your-mental-health-during-covid-19\/#1_Get_some_sunshine\" >1. Get some sunshine<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcpetstudies.com\/blog\/2020\/04\/6-tips-for-supporting-your-mental-health-during-covid-19\/#2_Go_for_a_walk\" >2. Go for a walk<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcpetstudies.com\/blog\/2020\/04\/6-tips-for-supporting-your-mental-health-during-covid-19\/#3_Keep_in_touch_with_loved_ones\" >3. Keep in touch with loved ones<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcpetstudies.com\/blog\/2020\/04\/6-tips-for-supporting-your-mental-health-during-covid-19\/#4_Unplug_from_your_electronics\" >4. Unplug from your electronics<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcpetstudies.com\/blog\/2020\/04\/6-tips-for-supporting-your-mental-health-during-covid-19\/#5_Spend_some_quality_time_with_your_dog\" >5. Spend some quality time with your dog<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcpetstudies.com\/blog\/2020\/04\/6-tips-for-supporting-your-mental-health-during-covid-19\/#6_Start_your_path_to_becoming_a_professional_dog_groomer\" >6. Start your path to becoming a professional dog groomer<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Get_some_sunshine\"><\/span>1. Get some sunshine<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][vc_column_text]This can be as effortless as sitting out in the backyard, or on your balcony, for as little as 20 minutes a day. If it\u2019s especially nice and sunny outside, it\u2019ll be an extra welcomed switch from being cooped up inside.<\/p>\n<p>Trust us, your body and mind will thank you!<\/p>\n<p>Fresh air is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.huffingtonpost.ca\/entry\/tk-ways-fresh-air-impacts_0_n_5648164\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">scientifically proven<\/a> to be good for you, after all. Given that so many of us are going a little stir crazy indoors lately, it provides us with a much-needed change of scenery. On top of that, getting outside offers these additional perks:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>It decreases stress<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Breathing in cleaner oxygen increases the amount of serotonin (a.k.a. <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kent-teach.com\/Blog\/post\/2017\/04\/25\/6-benefits-of-getting-fresh-air.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>the happy hormone<\/strong><\/a><strong>) in your brain<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>It\u2019ll give you your daily source of Vitamin D<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>And so much more!<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>And if you happen to have a dog? Bring him outside with you! Fresh air is just as beneficial for Rover as it is for you! Plus, you\u2019ll both enjoy each other\u2019s company.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Go_for_a_walk\"><\/span>2. Go for a walk<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][vc_column_text]Taking a walk is a good idea, no matter what. I don\u2019t know about you, but I\u2019ve been sitting cross-legged at home so much these days that my knees are almost constantly aching now.<\/p>\n<p>We need to make it a habit to get out and stretch our muscles \u2013 especially now that the weather is getting so nice. Sitting around all the time is bad for our muscles, our joints, and our mindset.<\/p>\n<p>That being said, if you also have a dog, this is when the idea goes from good to <em>great<\/em>. We all know how much dogs already love their walks. But going for <a href=\"\/2018\/06\/6-ways-to-keep-your-pet-cool-this-summer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">a walk with YOU<\/a>? That\u2019s probably his favorite thing ever!<\/p>\n<p>Not only does this tip tie in with getting fresh air, it also gives you \u2013 and your dog \u2013 daily exercise. It doesn\u2019t have to be anything overly strenuous, either. Even a 15-to-20-minute walk around your neighborhood every day will result in amazing benefits for both your body and overall mental health.<\/p>\n<p>Plus, it\u2019ll do the same for your dog. He gets bored being stuck in the house all day, too!<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Important note:<\/em><\/strong><em> If you\u2019re in a hard-hit area, you might be under a strict stay-at-home order that prohibits going outside for any non-essential reason. If that\u2019s the case where you live, please follow those directives. As much as they suck, they\u2019re put in place to help save your life. Don\u2019t be like <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dailymail.co.uk\/news\/article-8126695\/Man-defies-Spains-state-emergency-tries-fool-police-trying-walk-toy-dog.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em>that one guy in Spain<\/em><\/a><em> who took a TOY dog out for a \u2018walk\u2019 and wound up getting arrested!<\/em>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][image_with_animation image_url=&#8221;11118&#8243; alignment=&#8221;&#8221; animation=&#8221;None&#8221; border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; box_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Keep_in_touch_with_loved_ones\"><\/span>3. Keep in touch with loved ones<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][vc_column_text]Your family and friends are likely in the same boat as you, and could use some company. Try to be in contact with at least one person a day, even if it\u2019s nothing more than a 5-minure phone call. Even better, video chatting is a wonderful way to stay in touch.<\/p>\n<p>No, it won\u2019t be as good as the real thing. But seeing other people\u2019s faces is therapeutic in its own way, and is way better than nothing.<\/p>\n<p>Regardless of your preferred method of contact, what\u2019s important is that you <em>do <\/em>keep in touch with others. As human beings, we require some level of connection. These difficult times are already making many of us feel isolated and lonesome.<\/p>\n<p>If we cut ourselves off from friends and family, it will only perpetuate those negative emotions.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Unplug_from_your_electronics\"><\/span>4. Unplug from your electronics<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][vc_column_text]Speaking of feeling isolated and lonely\u2026 Make sure to put down your phone and turn off the TV from time to time. By all means, if you need a night (or a full day, no judgement) of doing nothing more than binging <em>Tiger King <\/em>on Netflix, you do you.<\/p>\n<p>But try not to make this your routine EVERY single day. Being glued to your electronics too much, for too long, is statistically shown to <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.innerdrive.co.uk\/6-reasons-to-put-your-phone-away\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">heighten feelings of anxiety<\/a> and seclusion. In the midst of social distancing, this is the last thing we need!<\/p>\n<p>Instead, try to make a conscious effort to unplug from your electronics for a period of time each day. Even if it\u2019s as little as half an hour, it\u2019s something!<\/p>\n<p>Try to find something you can be doing during that time that will stimulate your mind, let you use your hands, etc. Read a book, do a dance, bake a cake\u2026 whatever your heart desires!<\/p>\n<p>Hey, there\u2019s no one watching. You can get as weird as you want to get.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][image_with_animation image_url=&#8221;11119&#8243; alignment=&#8221;&#8221; animation=&#8221;None&#8221; border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; box_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Spend_some_quality_time_with_your_dog\"><\/span>5. Spend some quality time with your dog<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][vc_column_text]One thing we can practically guarantee is that your pooch is <em>stoked <\/em>to have you home all the time! He doesn\u2019t understand why you\u2019re suddenly around from morning to night, and he likewise won\u2019t comprehend why you <em>won\u2019t <\/em>be once things eventually go back to normal.<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019re willing to bet that having him around is helping YOU get through this, too.<\/p>\n<p>So, as much as the current situation <em>does <\/em>suck, you also have a rare opportunity to bond extra hard with your furry best friend. Take this time to your advantage!<\/p>\n<p>Devote time each day where you can properly pay attention to your dog. 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