After a long 9-to-6 shift, Miranda Andre returns home to a scene that’s part opera, part emotional reunion. Her Doberman, Rebel, unleashes a symphony of cries, whimpers, and tail wags that scream, “How dare you leave me!”

Despite having a midday dog sitter who takes her to the park and spoils her with treats, Rebel still feels the sting of separation.

I work a 9am-6pm work week and this is Rebel, my Dobermans, reaction to me coming home after a long work day. She’s very expressive and crying loudly at the fact that I left her all day. Mind you, I do have a dog sitter come midday to take her out to the park and give her treats, but it’s still a significant time away from me and she hates it.