How To Make Your Dog Comfortable At Your New Place?

Everyone knows moving into a new home is a tedious process, and every pet owner knows that the process becomes even more tiring with a dog. The dog needs extra attention and care at a new place, and with all the trouble associated with packing and moving, plus the dog, it can really turn into a horrible experience for you. 

While most dogs seem to take moving in a calm way but for some, the loss of their familiar home and routine can be upsetting and unsettling. So, to ensure that your dog doesn’t feel uncomfortable and turn this into a miserable experience. Read along! 

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What To Do Before Packing?

First thing first, before moving, make sure you start packing and putting things into cardboard boxes so that the dog gets familiar with the surroundings but don’t let the dog play with your boxes because they can easily damage the boxes.

What To Do While Packing?

The important thing while packing is to take some time out with your dog, give him some play time, and go out on walks. Even 10 minutes of getting out of the house with a dog is very important for your pet and you too. Everyone needs a little fun time, especially when there is all chaos around the packing and moving and what goes where.

What To Do After Moving?

After moving into a new house, prepare the house not just for yourself but for the dog too. Gather all the dog stuff like his or her collar, identification tag, nylon leash, food and water bowl, and toys. 

Select the area for the dog and unleash the supplies in that zone. To keep the diet intact, keep giving the same food to the dog you were giving before moving. Of course, you can always change it, but you should mix the current food with the previous food so that it doesn’t upset their stomach.

Besides, here are some essential things to make your dog comfortable in the new space:

1. Routine Check

Sticking to the old routine is very important. Yes, it can be tough for you in a new house after the move. Some things might change, but for that dog, it’s important to get the food and get out of the house for a walk at the same time. It may not be the same place, but keeping most things the same makes sense for them. You might have to change your timings but try to keep most things according to the old pattern. Once the dog is settled, new changes will be easier to handle.

2. New Gear For The Dog

No, you should not buy new things for the dog, at least for the first few weeks. The idea is to make the dog near familiar things, so it doesn’t seem like an abrupt change in the dog’s mind. It’s natural to buy new things with all the new stuff around, but keep the old stuff for a few weeks until the dog gets used to the place. Yes, going into a new house with old dirty water and food bowls seems a little odd in your mind, but all these nasty things are comforting for your dog.

3. Quality Time 

To make your dog feel easy and comfortable, you have to spend time with them. Sounds simple? But it’s not that easy. The problem is when most people move, and it’s because of work or they move with a new partner. As a result, people unintentionally start missing their walk time or play time. So commit to this task of playing and walking with your dog every day, and that will help them settle quickly.

4. Don’t Make Your Dog Home Alone

Most dogs are social and prefer to be with others. When the dogs don’t know how to be alone, they start showing destructive behavior, which is a sign of separation anxiety. They’ll start crying or chewing stuff around the house. So don’t leave them home alone in the beginning. If you are moving with someone, you can take turns staying home with the dog, or you can take your dog with you to places around.

5. Let Your Dog Smell Everywhere

Dogs use their sense of smell to see the world around them. In a new house, adding familiar smells for a dog can be helpful. You can add those familiar smells to the house by spending time on the floor with the dog. It also adds up to quality time, and giving them love in stressful times will be comforting.

6. Be Patient With Your Dog

This is last but not the least and most common advice. Be patient. Every dog is different, and they’ll take their time to get adjusted to a new space. You have to let the dog adjust to his or her speed. Some dogs get comfortable in a few days, many take a few weeks to settle in, and some dogs can take months to feel at home in a new place. 

Also, don’t forget to reach out for help if you are struggling with unusual behavior or if you think the dog is stressed out.

Here are some signs to recognize that your dog is under stress:

1. Excessive Screaming, Crying, Or Barking: Whining is an indicator of stress in dogs. Also, barking at nothing or relentless barking is a sign that your dog is uncomfortable.
2. Panting: Dogs will pant to release heat and do it when they are too excited or stressed.
3. Aggressive Behavior: A friendly dog shows aggressive behavior when they feel anxious.

Contact your vet if the condition seems worse.

To Conclude

Along with these mentioned-above tips, remember all your dog needs is your love to get comfortable in the new home, and no one will ever greet you with as much enthusiasm or provide you with the purest kind of love and loyalty as your dog will. 

You should also consider us if you are moving into a new home with your pet. Our expert movers and packers will do all the moving-related tasks so that you can give time to your loving dog and make them comfortable with the new changes.

So if you have any queries regarding anything in moving, you can contact us through

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