But what if you and your pet have not had the opportunity to travel together? Does that mean that you cannot move your pet to a new home without stress? Well, any sort of change can cause stress in animals as well as humans, so your move will not be without stress, but with planning you can minimize that stress.
If at all possible, try to accustom your pet to your new home before the big move. If you have access to your new home, try to bring your pet to your new home for a few minutes at a time and give him time to explore when there are not other people or animals around that can frighten him. Obviously, this will only be possible if you are moving to a location that is close to your current home. If your move will be across the state or across the country, you will have to wait until the big day to introduce your pet to his new home.
If possible, it is a good idea to seclude your pet from the activity of moving day. Pets can figure out that something is going on when they see their humans packing for a trip or for a move. You may want to board your pet, or have him stay with friends or family while you are packing and moving. If this is not possible, something as simple as keeping your pet in the back yard or in a room with a closed door can make a big difference in reducing stress. This will help your pet to stay calm, and will keep him out from underfoot while you are moving heavy furniture, helping to insure his safety. If you and the movers are going in and out of your home, this will also prevent your pet from slipping outside while the door is open.
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