The guilt of leaving your dog at home, even if only to run a quick errand, will eat away at an owner’s heart, but one pet parent felt relief when she checked the camera.
Owner Aaliyah told Newsweek via TikTok that she rescued a chow chow dog over a year ago. These canines are known for their fluffy coat and unique black tongues, a PetMD article stated. And while they’re usually independent and timid around new humans, they’re fiercely loyal, almost to a fault. These dogs often experience separation anxiety and attachment issues.
Aaliyah always worried about her dog, Narla, and what she did while home alone, especially knowing Narla has some attachment issues. But she finally felt at ease when she installed a pet camera in their new home and could check in on Narla.
“I’ve left her before, but I never knew if she actually settled down or not until I got the camera,” she said.
She shared on the TikTok account @narla.the.chow on June 25 what Narla did while home alone. Aaliyah pulled out the app to check the camera. Narla first stood in front of the camera, staring directly into it. Confirming she was home alone, she turned her head back and forth.
To Aaliyah’s surprise, Narla walked her way over to the front door and plopped down. She patiently stayed in that spot until Aaliyah returned home.
“I was shocked that she actually just lay down waiting for me,” Aaliyah said.
TikTok users immediately fell in love with Narla, calling her a “gorgeous flooof” and the “best girl.”
Like Aaliyah, they thought Narla was so cute for how calmly she waited, which rarely happens for dogs with attachment issues.
Dogs with separation anxiety feel extremely stressed. When they’re home alone, they might resort to excessive barking and howling, destroying items in the house, attempting to escape or urinating and defecating inside.
To help prevent separation anxiety, Newsweek previously reported that owners try the following: do not make a big deal about leaving or returning home, give dogs breaks throughout the day without you, teach them how to self-soothe and spend quality time together, along with the breaks.
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