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this post was submitted on 10 Aug 2023
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I can imagine it confusing your dog more. Why can I hear and see the human but not smell or touch them???
Meh, dogs are different.
Mine loves phone calls because it's usually a voice he recognizes on the other end. He wants to climb on me and get right next to the phone so he hears.
But a Teams call for work he doesn't give a shit about because he doesn't recognize the voice on the other end.
OP should just try it and see how it goes.
To take care of the scent aspect, you should always leave several used and unwashed laundry items around the place, anything that has made direct contact with your skin for hours.
Bedsheets sounds like a good idea, too; sleep in them for a few days and then leave them where your dog (or cat) spends most time.
Here's an idea for added concentration: mash both concepts together, put some used t-shirts under the bedsheets for a few days and nights, sleep with them under the covers, before placing them lying around the place.
That's a good point. Didn't think of that, thanks!
I will say it depends though. My dog is cool when my cousins video call over - he pays attention and looks at the screen. Or if I’m overseas but coaling home. But he has never had separation anxiety.
I believe one of the tried and true methods is to give your dog a piece of your worn clothing to cuddle with. Or crate train.