COVID-19 Archives

70% Percent of Singles Are Hesidating

What’s going on with dating? The (sorta) good news is that you’re not alone if you have no idea if it’s socially acceptable to kiss, hug, shake hands, or wave goodbye to your date from six feet across the room. In the wake of a “new normal,” singles are asking, “What the heck is normal?” […]

The Science Behind a Pet in Your Profile

In my book Leashes and Lovers, I explore the secrets to relationship success—secrets that are influenced by the ball of fur at your feet. That’s right, your dog or cat is the secret to better relationships. But your pets don’t just help you sustain a great relationship; they help you land the first date! These […]

How My Dog Is Winning People Over and Making Me More Socially Awkward

I don’t know how I slept through the news. I had no idea that the Pembroke Welsh Corgi got bumped out of the top 10 most popular dog breeds for 2020 by Dachshunds. I barely paid attention to this annual list, outside of knowing Labrador Retrievers were undefeated for decades. As a professional dog walker […]

Separation Anxiety from Your Pet After COVID-19

As the world begins to open again and in-person dating doesn’t feel so scary, something else might: leaving your pet. Life during COVID-19 Many pets have been living their very best lives during COVID-19. They have become the star of Zoom work meetings, workouts, walks at all times of the day, and revel in the […]

Dogs Sniffing and Detecting Coronavirus in People

The evolution of COVID-19 testing has changed rapidly since the pandemic began. However, animals may be able to identify an effective way to reduce the spread. How? Detection by canine. Canine COVID-19 detection is reportedly effective. Some field tests are even yielding results of up to 94% accuracy. The dogs are trained using actual samples […]