Moving with a dog

Sometimes it becomes necessary to move to a new house. And, of course, the owners have concerns about how the dog will react to the move and how it will adapt to the new place. 

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However, most often, if everything is in order with the pet’s psyche, moving with a dog is not particularly difficult. Nevertheless, for a dog, the safety base is precisely a person, not housing, so if a beloved owner is nearby, the dog quickly adapts to a new place.

However, any change causes stress. In addition, for people, moving is associated with a hassle, they are nervous and fussy, and dogs are very sensitive to the mood of the owners. So at first the dog may be restless and actively explore new territory. However, there are ways to help the dog adapt faster in a new place.

5 Ways to Help Your Dog Move to a New Home

1. Moving is a significant change in a dog’s life. So, you need to balance them with predictability. The task of the owner when moving with a dog to a new home is to provide the pet with maximum predictability at least 2 weeks before the move and 2 weeks after the dog is in a new home. Do not change the dog’s daily routine, feeding and walking time unnecessarily. Be sure to immediately, as you move with the dog to a new house, put her favorite sunbed and put her favorite toys near her place. So the dog will be easier to get used to the new conditions.
2. First time after moving walk on the same route, then gradually make changes.
3. If possible don’t let your dog get excited before and after the move. Temporarily give up wild games, runs after the ball, drags, frisbees, etc.
4. Use relaxation protocols This will help your dog breathe and relax.
5. Give your dog toys and treats he can. gnaw, chew, or lick For example, Kong. They help the dog calm down and reduce stress levels.

As a rule, this is enough to help the dog after moving to a new home.

If you feel that your dog is not coping with the new environment and is experiencing too much stress, you can seek help from a specialist who can help develop an anti-stress program for your dog.