It is still not recommended for everyone to go out a lot especially public spaces right now. But we still need our dogs to smell and feel the outside so that they won’t get so stressed in this situation.
It will be great if you have your own yard at your house or space for dogs in your apartment, but not everybody does. If you are staying inside with your four-leg pawls and don’t know how to deal with going outside.
Open windows.
Open windows and make sure dogs smell outside and show them the outside view if it is possible. It makes dogs very refreshed when they can just even smell outside and feel the breeze. If you are in the place that you cannot go out easily and the situation is severe, try this. Even your dog is born to be an indoor dog, this will help a lot to relieve the stress of the dog.
Go out for the potty everytime.
It will be great if your dog can have time to walk, but if it is not a choice, take your dog out every time when they need a potty time. Having a potty time outside will make your dog satisfied and feel like they accomplished a thing. It is going to be a short walk and come back.
Another source of relieving stress
Some toys are designed to make dogs satisfied and relieve their stress such as sniffing blanket or a ball toy with treats inside. Dogs somehow want to be rewarded with their effort. These things can make them feel rewarded after playing so that they can make them happy.
It is a hard situation and many people, or dogs, are having a time which is not fun. It is best to find a way for dogs to feel outside as much as they can.
I hope it does not rain tonight so that I can open my windows for my dog!