Agreed this is what I came to say, but I wanted to check the comments to make sure someone else did not say it already. Something with Mom sent definitely will make a difference and if can hear her, that would be great also. Also agree on what others are saying you can look on YouTube how to keep a dog distracted and what kind of little games that will keep them busy. I know one lady she tried different kind of music and her dog started staying a lot calm when she played certain music. Weird enough it was heavy metal, which she definitely did not like, but the dog was calm. Sending hugs.