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As excited as you might be about your move to a new home, your dog or cat might need a little extra encouragement. The sudden change in environment can be stressful for pets, so you will want to do everything you can to ease their anxieties and help them settle into a new space. As a professional moving service in NYC, Shleppers has first-hand experience when it comes to moving pets. Here are our top 5 tips for helping your furry friend get used to their new home.
Don’t Change Your Pet’s Routine
Like humans, pets get comfortable in the routines they have and struggle when those routines are disrupted. To help your pet adjust, try to follow the routine you had for them before your move. If you fed them at certain times, continue to feed them at those same times. If you walked or played with them at a certain time, make sure you do not skip out on this. Maintaining these predictable parts of your pet’s life will help them feel less anxiety about the new environment they are in.
Stay Home as Much as Possible
For the first few days after your move, it might be a good idea to stay home as much as you can so your pet will understand more quickly that their new home is safe and that you are not leaving them in a strange new place forever. If you do need to go out, take your pet with you if possible, or have a family member come over to stay with them while you are gone. It also helps if you increase the amount of time you leave them gradually; start with smaller chunks of time and work your way up until they are able to be left alone for long periods of time.
Pay Attention to Your Pet
Unpacking is time-consuming, but you should schedule breaks to play with your pet, give them belly rubs, or offer encouraging words and praise. If you ignore them or snap at them if they get in your way or are asking for attention, you will most likely end up prolonging the adjustment period. When you let them know they are still loved, they will feel safe and comfortable in their new home much more quickly.
Give Your Pet a Familiar Space
A great way to bring a little bit of your old home to your new home is to set up an area that contains items your pet is familiar with, such as their bed and toys. Another way to make the move easier on your pet is to avoid washing their belongings. Even though you might want to clean everything when you move, leaving the scent of your old home on some familiar items will be a comfort to your pet.
Take Your Pet on a Tour
It might seem silly to give your pet a tour of your home, but it will help them become familiar with the new environment. Show them where they will be eating, sleeping, playing, etc. Reinforce all of this by using a happy, excited voice and by giving them treats.
New York Movers Shleppers is Here to Help!
Shleppers Moving & Storage is the local moving company you can trust to handle everything while you focus on creating a safe and loving new home for your pet. You can give us a call today at 800-847-4537 or fill out a free no-obligation quote here.