Keeping Your Dog Calm During Your Move to Seattle

 Our pups aren’t really fans of change. They might not react as well as the rest of the family during the move. Below are a few ways you can provide a stress free moving experience for your pet!

Leave plenty of room for your pups crate or harness. You want to make sure that they are comfortable in the vehicle so it will calm some of their anxiety. Make sure you have reviewed all of the precautions, that way your pup is safe and ready to transport!

On the big day, keep your pup in a separate room until you are ready to leave. This will distract him from all the moving of furniture, boxes and chaos. When a pet gets nervous about something, he wants to be near his owners. This could cause a problem while you are trying to carry and lift multiple items.  Same for when you are moving into the new house. Then once you have all of your stuff unpacked from the truck, let him out to discover his new home. Make sure your pup has easy access to his favorite toys, bedding, water bowl and food. Keeping him around his familiar things will ease his mind about the situation.

You may even want to consider dog boarding. Being separated from your pup is hard for you both, but a few days away will offer him relaxation and play time. You will have a chance to move without having to worry.

We can all agree that moving is hard work. Its tempting to try and leave everything off for another day, but its best to resist that urge. Leaving it for later can result in panic or anxiety that will reflect off on your pup. Try to stick to the routine as close as possible. Continue their daily walks, normal feeding time and sleeping time.

Even if your new home sweet home is fenced in, never let your dog off the leash. In the beginning, your dog will want to explore. Some dogs will try and make the effort to run away to their old home. You have a better chance of keeping him safe by keeping him on the leash until you and him both learn the surroundings.

Be prepared for changes in their behavior. Your dog may not respond to the move as positively as you thought. They could develop anxiety, fear or regression. Never punish them for not adapting quickly to their new home, be patient until they get use to it.

Once you are settled in Seattle, check out our professional dog training services and call for a free in-house consultation today at (425) 405-5748!