Moving With Your Pet

It may take time for you to get comfortable in your new home, so what about your pets?

Follow the routine.

Following your pet’s normal feeding schedule during your move will help alleviate some of the stress away from your beloved animal. If you take your dog out for a walk at the same time every day, it would be a good idea to continue with that routine as well. Following the routine that your pooch was on before the move will help keep their sense of security present throughout this stressful time.

Get new tags.

Make sure that you get all of your pets new tags with your new address and phone number on them. While moving into your new home, doors and gates may be left open, creating an escape route for an already curious pet. To be safe, put the new tags on right before actually moving into your new home.

Scope out the neighborhood.

Find out where your local parks, dog parks, and pet friendly hangouts are in your new area.

Follow this link for some dog friendly places in your area. Take your pooch out for a walk, but take it a block at a time. There are so many new things to see, hear, and smell, that you don’t want to make this an overwhelming experience.

Spend time together.

No matter what, your dog is attached to you, not just your home. You are your pet’s best friend, and spending time together while still getting used to your new place can work wonders. You’ll be able to see exactly what Fido is getting into and where (and hide things accordingly!), while being able to watch how he’s adjusting to his new home. Start leaving your new house in small increments to see how your pooch is adjusting to being in their new space ALONE!

Surround them with their favorite things.

Help keep your puppy happy by surrounding them with their favorite things! You don’t have to buy new toys, though I’m sure you’re best friend would love them! Toys from your old home can be comforting and fun. I would also recommend leaving an article of your clothing with them (on their bed is best) so that they can relax with your soothing, familiar scent.

Hope these tips help your pup adjust to your new home!

Best wishes,

Gabriella

Moving soon? Cheap Movers Berkeley has everything you need to make the move with your pooch as carefree as can be!

(kudoz to I Has A Hot Dog for the awesome pics)