Moving Your Dog into a New Home

Moving your dog into a new home may not be such an easy task. Even dogs get a bit woozy and would need to adjust with their new dwelling place. This brings some people to say that dogs are much like kids when moved into a new place. They tend to act differently and might be gravely affected with the new environment. One of the main concerns you might experience is that you will need to potty train them again to make sure they don't mess up inside of your home.

So don't expect that your dogs will adjust right then and there inside your new home. Give them some time to realize that it is a new place altogether. But as you let the thought that everything's different now to simmer in, you should also consider helping your dog to make that change into a new home life. Your dog can also be as stressed out as you are with your new home. There are a few important things you can do to make sure that your dog gets to adjust well inside his new dwelling place:

1. Keep a kennel for him - This is one important thing you should consider soon as you settle into your new home. The kennel can either be put out of your home or inside, but either way this place helps establish a permanent spot for your dog. At least use the kennel that he has been using back in your own home so he can easily recognize his spot inside the new home. Putting up a kennel in your new home is also a good way to help your dog get acquainted with new people coming in and out of the new home.

2. Feed him hours before moving out - If you are anticipating a long drive together with your pet dog, it would be best not to feed him too much a few minutes before you leave. It would be hard because your dog has no way of telling you outright if he needs to pee or remove his bowels. In addition to this, you might also run the risk of making your dog feel sick and just become ill during the duration of the trip. You can try feeding him bits of biscuits throughout the trip if he really becomes hungry but certainly not a full meal.

3. Designate a person to tend to the dog - There should be one family member who's sole responsibility as you move out is to take care of the dog. He or she should closely monitor how the dog has been taking the whole trip and moving out into the new place. That person is also made responsible for keeping an eye on the dog at all times especially as the entire family already moves into the new home.

4. Take the dog out on a walk - Aside from your new home, your dog should also be made familiar with the new neighborhood. In case there's an emergency then your dog can conveniently help out if needed.