3. FOMO (Fear Of Missing Out)
Any time you disappear - even for a minute - some dogs worry they might miss the next adventure (or treat).
It's a micro-moment of separation anxiety.
If it actively bothers you or anyone in your household, one good trick is to leave a bathroom-exclusive toy under the sink.
Give the toy outside the door, and only during bathroom time, so it remains a special treat that keeps their attention.
Don't do this to start, or it could reinforce the behavior, but if your pup has already made it a habit, it can give you some space.
Or, you can just accept it as one of the quirky joys of pet parenting.
Barks & meows,
Alpha Paw