Source: NY MAGAZINE, 4/28/21


Spending more time with my dog, Maggie, was one of my few early-pandemic joys. Working from home gave us more walks, more playtime, and more cuddles. It also meant much more exposure to Maggie’s quirks. Her barking (at our neighbors — both animal and human) interrupted my meetings. In turn, the chattiness of those meetings interrupted Maggie’s naps. Then she’d whine until I gave her treats. And on and on went the cycle of our mutual disruption. So I started searching for things to occupy Maggie when I needed quiet. My first purchase: a Strategist-approved snuffle mat that resembles a bowl of salad.

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