Back-to-school season brings structured routines that affect everyone in the household—including your pets. After summer's long days of family time and yard play, pets may face more alone time, leading to boredom or mischief. As experienced pet care experts, we recommend prioritizing their activity levels and safety. Here are proven tips to help.
Supervise doors closely
With kids heading out and dogs craving adventure, escapes can happen easily. Prevent mishaps by leashing your dog for a quick goodbye walk with the children—turning separation into a positive ritual everyone enjoys.
Secure lunches and treats
Packed snacks tempt curious pets while you're prepping school meals. Distract them safely with a nutritious treat, keeping harmful foods out of reach and maintaining a calm routine.
Zip up backpacks fully
Kids' bags often hide food scraps amid notebooks and supplies. Dogs' keen noses make them prone to digging—always zipper bags shut and store them high to avoid tempting raids.
Tidy cords and electronics
Homework means more laptops, tablets, chargers, and earbuds around. Pets chew exposed wires out of boredom, so tuck cords away, elevate devices on tables or desks, and use protective cases when not in use.
