What Your Dog Does the Moment You Leave the House

You grab your keys, close the door, and leave for a few hours. But what actually happens to your dog after that? Researchers have set up cameras in homes, measured stress hormones, and studied dog behavior minute by minute — and what they found will change the way you leave your house. Discover 7 things backed by real research, and a surprising way your dog may know you're about to come home, before you even touch the door. In this video: 0:00 What your dog does when you leave the house 0:44 1. The first thirty minutes are the hardest 1:42 2. Then, most of them go to sleep 2:47 3. Another dog can't replace you 3:42 4. They listen for you all day 4:36 5. Being alone can be hard on their heart 5:32 6. Your goodbye changes their whole day 6:29 7. The surprising way your dog may know you're coming home 7:38 Tell us about your dog Research mentioned: Lund & Jørgensen (1999, Applied Animal Behaviour Science), Tuber et al. (1996, Journal of Comparative Psychology), Horowitz, A. — "Being a Dog" (2016). Subscribe to Houndune for more videos about dog behavior, dog psychology, and the hidden meaning behind what your dog does every day. 🐾 #dogbehavior #doglovers #dogpsychology