Moving House With Your Dog: How You Can Make It Easy On Your Pet

Moving house is one of the most stressful things that anyone can do. This is especially true right now when everyone is worried about costs going up. But you must remember that moving to a new home can be very stressful for your dog. It goes without saying that their home is with you, but they are also animals that thrive on routine and familiarity even if they do have a keenly developed sense of adventure! Here are few simple things that you can do to make things easier on your dog.

Create A Calm Atmosphere

Your pets are very good at picking up on changes in mood. It’s how they can tell when you’re sad and anxious, and if you are rushing around changing everything they will start to worry. Now, there is only so much that you can do to avoid change during a move, but you should keep to their normal routine as much as possible. Take them out for walks at the same time, feed them the same time, and keep playing with them. If they are getting quite wound up, then you could think about using pheromone diffusers. 

Get The New Home Ready For When They Arrive

It is always going to be a bit of a tense moment when you first introduce a pet to a new home, as you may well remember from when you first adopted your dog. Similar guidelines apply here when it comes to making sure that they have got everything they need waiting for them. Set up their bed and their toys where they would expect them to be, make sure that there are plenty of their blankets and lots of things that smell like you. It’s also a great idea to put some food and water down for them when they arrive. If you want to give them a healthy and tasty treat, why not add a bit of extra flavour to their dry food? Applaws has a fantastic range of Treat Toppers to liven up mealtimes including Beef Broth, Lamb in Gravy and Chicken Bone Broth. Visit their website to find out more. 

Be Prepared For A Long Haul

Some dogs will adapt to their new home very easily and will be back in their old routine in no time. Others find it a bit more of a challenge to adapt, and you will need to be prepared for this. Remember that you will need to update your pet’s microchip details with your new address. It’s a good idea to keep your dog on the leash while you are walking them around their new neighbourhood even if you wouldn’t normally. Some dogs will try and find their way to their old home, even if you have moved a long way, so it’s always better to be more cautious than not. Be prepared for a couple of toilet accidents and one or two sleepless nights, but if they are really struggling to settle in then you should talk to your vet.