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The first week of school is hard on everyone, including your dog
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· September 5, 2026
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Key points Further details about the impact of back-to-school time on dogs are available from the source, KVIA ABC-7. A household member often overlooked during the back-to-school period is the dog.
A household member often overlooked during the back-to-school period is the dog. The dog had a great summer with kids at home, enjoying snacks, backyard time, and extra walks. However, this all comes to an end when the kids go back to school.
The sudden change can be confusing for the dog, as the house becomes quiet and the family is no longer around. This phenomenon occurs to millions of dogs in a short two-week window every year.
Further details about the impact of back-to-school time on dogs are available from the source, KVIA ABC-7.
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Category: schools Published: September 5, 2026 Source: KVIA ABC-7 Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? A household member often overlooked during the back-to-school period is the dog. The dog had a great summer with kids at home, enjoying snacks, backyard time, and extra walks. However, this all comes…
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