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Pictured: Carolyn Menteith, a leading dog behavioural specialist, said owners should start preparing their pets now for the old normal now.

A canine mental health crisis could be on the way and an animal behaviourist is warning dog owners to start preparing their pets now for their return to work post-lockdown.

Dog trainer and behaviourist Carolyn Menteith said separation-related behaviour problems are a "ticking time bomb".

She is expecting to see a whole host of problems for 'pandemic puppies' and their owners when the country starts getting back to normal life.