[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]Turner said if we are feeling guilty about leaving the house, our pets will pick up on that change in emotion and it can make them feel anxious.“A lot of it is in our heads,” Turner said. “Our pets will adjust much quicker if we don’t feel guilty.”She said crate training can also be helpful. “Make it a safe space,” Turner said. “If you know you are headed back to school or work in a couple of weeks, ease your dog back into staying at the house for longer periods of time.”If the dog is still feeling anxious, Turner said it may have separation anxiety and a vet may be able to prescribe medication to help with the transition.Meanwhile, officials at the Peterborough.