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…your bed and your sofa... let's face it, in his mind that's his bed and his sofa. Just as you
pack a survival bag for you and your children on moving day, do the same for your dog.

Make sure he still has his bowl and treats nearby, his favorite toy and blanket so he still has
that feeling of familiarity and safety.

NAME TAGS

As soon as you start moving on moving day, change the tags on your
dog's collar, adding your new address and contact details so if the little
scamp does run off on arrival at the new home, he will be found safely
and returned to you quickly. Fuss your dog telling him what a ‘Good

Boy'... or girl he/she is when you're putting the new tag on so he/she
can join in the excitement of all the new things going on for the family
that day.

NEW HOUSE, OLD BED

When you choose a spot for your dog's bed, be sure to put bedding and toys with the

scent of the old house in this spot so he still has that familiarity and comfort. Dogs are
creatures of habit after all.

PATIENCE AND PIDDLING

If you're moving house with a younger dog or puppy you may need to go back to the
beginning of house training all over again, but with older dogs there may be a few small
accidents, so you may find yourself having to clean up a few harmless piddles here and
there. Be patient, he will snap out of it.

WALKIES

When you take your dog out for their first walk at your new home, give him time to adjust
and explore the new place. Imagine how many new and exciting smells there are for him.
Keep him on his lead to begin with. Keep in mind that your new home isn't only new to
you, but to your dog too! The sun may rise at different times, the postman may come
earlier or later than at your old home and the cars may be nearer and therefore noisier.
Luckily, dogs are resilient and they will adjust so just bear with him.

LOCK DOWN

One of the biggest concerns when you move to a new home with your beloved canine, is

that the little bugger will find a way out of the new garden. Check the place out when you
first get there and before you let the pooch loose in the garden, check there isn't a hole in
the fence behind the shed or room under the gate.

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