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An alarming number of pets are abandoned after the kids go back to school.
Dog Trust a rehoming charity say that it has seen an alarming trend in young dogs being abandoned in August and September after the school holidays. They are urging owners who struggle to care for their dogs when the kids go back to school not to hand them over to rescue centres.
Last year they saw a 12per cent increase at the end of summer of pets being given up. They believe that often a pet being around children for six weeks can lead to behavioural problems as the pet struggles to adapt to the change in the home environment. sadly there is a spike in the number of people returning dogs because they have struggled to adapt after the summer holidays, or because they were only purchased to keep the children entertained over the holidays.
Some dogs might find the school runs overwhelming because there are likely to be lots of unfamiliar adults, children, noises and other dogs around.
Dogs can be a wonderful addition for a family, but the decision should not be taken lightly. People need to remember a dog is for life not just for the summer holidays.
Owners who feel they need professional help can take part in Dog school a training programme set up by the charity.
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