Moving House
Moving house is way up there towards the top of the list of stressful things to do. So not only is it stressful for a dog to be moved from familiar territory to somewhere entirely new, but he’s probably also picking up on your stress, too.
When you go to see your new house, take your dog with you - as many times as you can before you actually move in. Take a blanket, toy, or anything that your dog knows is theirs and leave it at the new house when possible, so that they can build up a happy association with the new home.
When you are packing and at the time of moving, keep some familiar things out for your dog - like their water bowl (which is obviously still needed) and some toys. This will help keep some stability to the situation for your dog.
Moving house is way up there towards the top of the list of stressful things to do. So not only is it stressful for a dog to be moved from familiar territory to somewhere entirely new, but he’s probably also picking up on your stress, too.
When you go to see your new house, take your dog with you - as many times as you can before you actually move in. Take a blanket, toy, or anything that your dog knows is theirs and leave it at the new house when possible, so that they can build up a happy association with the new home.
When you are packing and at the time of moving, keep some familiar things out for your dog - like their water bowl (which is obviously still needed) and some toys. This will help keep some stability to the situation for your dog.
Keeping your dog involved with each stage of the move will help him to understand what is going on.
During the actual move, make your dog’s needs a high priority. He’s just like a child, and you wouldn’t ignore a child’s needs during a move, would you. You may consider having your friend stay with someone he knows and trusts for the day of the move. If not, make absolutely sure that removal men aren’t going to leave gates and doors open, or trip over your dog. Think safety.
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