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 Consider Your Dog When Moving
Moving is always exciting but remember your wonderful family
dog/ Keeping your dog stress-free and healthy during pre-move travel, packing of
the home, travel to new home and introduction to the new home/neighborhood is
paramount. Ensure someone they are comfortable with cares for them when you
travel to house-hunt. Give then a place of security weeks before the packing
where they will be able to stay the day the movers come. Have this be their
special place of love and fun for them. That way the day that the movers come,
it is comfortable to them they are in their familiar surroundings. Spend lots of
time with them and minimize the disruption in their routine. If you walk them
every day at 10am, don't stop that routine. Consistency is important to your
dog's security while your attention to their actions is important to ensure they
stay healthy.
When it comes time to move, be sure you have selected the
right choice of transportation for your dog. If you can physically driver your
dog without stressful hotel stops, that is obviously best. If not, consider your
pet's health and mental welfare if you select a "pet bulk hauling" driving or
flying service. No matter how wonderful the service is described or advertised,
your dog is going to be crated with a bunch of other dogs and cats around them.
What kind of stress will your dog go through being crated in a strange place
with loud noises coupled with the fact there will be many other dogs barking and
cats meowing around them for an extended period of time. I know my dogs would
not handle that well, and the stress on them would be awful. But then again, i
would never subject to them to the health risks of altitude changes with any pet
flying service if there were a choice to keep them on the ground.
Lastly be sure to pack your pet's favorite belongings with
them during their travel so when they get to their new home, they have items
familiar to them. Keep their bed, blankets, bowls, etc with them so immediately
upon arrival, they feel confident they belong. Give them plenty of love and
reassurance.
Your dog and/or cat is part of your
family so including them in your moving plans is as important as any other facet
of your transition. Having the plans that best suit your dog will pay off big by
keeping your dog healthy, happy and well adjusted to their new
home/neighborhood. To learn more about pet transportation options, you can visit
our website at
http://MoveMyDog.com or
http://RoyalPaws.com.
Read her popular publication,
Consumers Enjoy Increasing Pet
Transportation and Shipping Options
In summary, ask the following questions of anyone you are
entrusting with your pets:
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Member of USDA-Aphis
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Insured & Bonded
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What are safety systems to eliminate parvo, H3N8 spread
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How are emergency situations handled
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How is risk of bloat or other serious medical conditions
avoided
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How much time is someone personally with my pet
I hope this helps.
Terri
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