Dogs are capable of being left alone inside a house for several hours. However, that’s only possible for those who are well-disciplined and don’t have any anxieties. A lot of dogs don’t like to be left alone and would often resort to problematic habits as their coping mechanism.
Harvey is a dachshund who, at first glance, doesn’t look like he causes problems. However, in reality, he is responsible for destroying hundreds of cardboard boxes and plants in his owner’s home. He only does so whenever he’s left alone in the apartment.
Aside from the destructive behavior, Harvey is also notorious for howling non-stop. This is concerning because neighbors might file noise complaints, potentially forcing the owner to move. The owner can’t figure out how to put a stop to Harvey’s behavior.
When the owner is not working outside, Harvey is on his best behavior. He knows how to follow basic commands, and he patiently waits for his food to be served. He’s like a different dog when the owner is at home.
There’s one toy in particular that keeps Harvey occupied. It’s a red ball with a smiley face on it. He doesn’t play with any other toy except that one.
One day the owner decided to put a security camera inside her home. She wanted to watch what Harvey did inside the house whenever she was not around. She also invited the rest of her family to watch the recording.
The owner and her entire family were moved to tears by what they saw. They witnessed how Harvey’s anxiety escalated from the moment the owner left the house. It made them contemplate their next step to help Harvey.
How will the owner find a way to solve Harvey’s anxiety? Will she hire an animal behavior expert? Find out what actually happens next by watching the source below.
Source: The Dodo via Youtube.