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Breaking up is hard to do, and when the family pet is involved things become more complicated. “Dogs form bonds with people and when ties are disrupted it can be stressful for them, just like it can be stressful for humans,” said American Kennel Club’s Good Citizen and AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy Director and certified applied animal behaviorist, Mary Burch, Ph.D. “While there is no perfect solution for helping your dog adjust during a break up or divorce, there are steps you can take to ease the transition.” The American Kennel Club and Mary Burch offer tips on how you help your dog adjust. Among them:

– If you will share custody of your dog, it is important to help your dog get used to the time apart. When you leave him, do so with a minimum of fuss and always greet him calmly. This will teach him that the separation is not something to be anxious about.

via Tips to help your dog deal with divorce – Pets – MiamiHerald.com.