But for many dogs and their owners, those walks have also changed: They are imbued with new anxieties, altered routines and carefully modified routes. ADA small number of pet dogs living with coronavirus patients, including one German shepherd in the United States, have had confirmed infections. ADBecause relatively little research has been done on infections and transmission in animals, experts say pet owners should stay cautious — including while walking the dog. It also means dog owners who have covid-19, the disease caused by the coronavirus, or are quarantining after exposure should isolate from their pooch to prevent potential transmission. Keep a short leash in crowded areas, it says, “so that your dog is effectively part of your own mobile quarantine bubble.”Coronavirus-era dog walks, of course, are not all about stress.

Source: Washington Post August 13, 2020 13:02 UTC