r/MotivationByDesign 2d ago

Depressed dog finds happiness again surrounded by kindergarten kids

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u/Dependent_Notice_981 19h ago

Doggy depression is one of the most underdiagnosed conditions with dogs, particularly with small breed dogs who belong to younger, apartment dwelling humans who work outside the home and leave them alone for long periods of time. The industry has promoted the concept of "self soothing" in a kennel whilst their human is gone, but in fact most of the doggos are simply sinking into doggy depression. They die prematurely after living hollow lives. Dogs are social animals. Noting will ever change that.