Moving into your new home is very exciting, for your entire family!!
But did you know that introducing your dog into your new home can be incredibly stressful for them? Fortunately, there are a lot of things that you can do to make this transition easier on them, which in the end makes it easier on the whole family!
There are several things that you can do to make the move less stressful on your pet. When moving, if possible, it would be a good idea to leave the dog with a friend they know. This will keep the dog out of your way when you are moving furniture, and decreases the chance that any accidents may happen.
You can also leave the dog in the backyard while you move, as long as it is fully fenced and they cannot escape!
Can't do either? Well then, the ‘least worst' scenario is to crate your dog while moving the furniture into the home. Make sure the crate is large enough that they can stand up, turn around and lay down comfortably, and be sure to give them access to water and let them outside to ‘do their business' every few hours. Doors will be left open, items will be dropped, there will be a lot of commotion, and the best way to keep your pet safe during this time is to keep them out of the way!
During the packing process, you can actually plan ahead to make this as smooth a transition as possible for your four legged friend. Instead of trying to cram the packing into one or two days, planning to pack over a longer period of time can reduce the stress on your dog (and probably yourself as well!).
Make sure that you pack their water and food bowls, toys, and blankets/beds in a separate box that will be easily accessible once you are at your new home. Dogs do not like change, so the more familiar the setting, the better!
One easy trick is to make sure that they have belongings that smell like you, their people! Having a familiar scent in a strange place can make the transition so much easier. All you would need to do is put their toys in your laundry hamper for a few days, and they will smell just like you!!
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