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Moving with a dog: tips to make it easier

If a move is already a stressful event for people, imagine a move with a dog.

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If a move is already a stressful event for people, imagine a move with a dog.

And it is that soon we are going to move house, and not only house, but country, therefore the change is going to be very remarkable.

While we have traveled with Uma and stayed in different places and she has had a great time, we will not know if she will miss what she now considers home.

And is that changing the space where you live can be a stressful process for dogs and their adopters.

Therefore, it is a change that requires good organization and care so that it occurs in the best possible way.

How are we going to organize with Uma so that the move does not pose a problem for her?

It is clear that the change of home can be a complex task, not to say that it is extremely difficult if you try to execute it from one day to the next.

In the first instance, the routines of the day should be taken into consideration and it is advisable to continue with them, if possible.

All of that could affect your dog, so if his routines are maintained, he will not feel so strange about the change.

Moving takes time and patience to make sure how often do you walk with your dog.

It is necessary that the organization begins to be carried out with time.

Once a safe transfer plan has been created for both the adopter and their dog, it is time to take the big step.

Why can a move affect a dog?

Dogs are animals of habit and they are very territorial animals.

These two points can explain a little more the situation of annoyance that occurs when his adopter moves him to a new environment.

Adopters do not know what they are faced with when they decide to move house and have a dog.

In addition, each dog is unique and each one can be affected to a greater or lesser degree by a move.

To begin with, and if we put ourselves in the shoes of a dog, when we move to a new home, we immediately understand that this will be our new home.

However, our dogs do not understand the concept of territory very well, because they think that when they arrive in a different home, it does not belong to them, which is very true in some cases.

It is necessary that as adopters we do not worry so much because it is a fear that fades over time.

When the dog is in the new house, he will observe the environment and have the opportunity to appreciate new smells.

Although space is different for him, time will be responsible for him to stop feeling so lost. You will learn little by little to accept the new home, especially when our smells are part of it.

In some cases, you may feel a bit nervous and shy when seeing the dogs in your new neighborhood.

For him, this change is shocking since he will believe that they are the owners of the territory, but the truth is that it is only a stage that will last for a while.

The adopter should not worry during the adaptation of the dog at home, because it will not be too complicated.

Note: When a pet changes homes, they experience a sensation that is similar to their first time coming home, for this reason they feel nervous and curious.

They need to be given the necessary attention at this point in the transition.

In addition to providing them with lots of care, affection and having a unique patience to help them cope with the situation in the best possible way.

How to help a dog adjust to the move?

Before moving, it is always necessary to have a series of guidelines written down in a list.

This will be crucial to handle the situation much better while moving with the pet.

For this it is important to follow a series of tips.

Before move-in

  • It is important and crucial that the pet's identification tag is always worn. In this way, in the new neighborhood where you live, you will be able to know who it belongs to in case you escape due to nerves. Of course, the chip is also important.
  • If the new area where you will live is not so far from your current address, it is a good idea to take your dog to know the environment little by little. This could give you a little more security.
  • Always carry your dog's precious objects. Try not to forget any essential objects, like his bed and his toys. It is not recommended that you wash them, as your scent will linger on them and make you feel more secure and comfortable.
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