Being a pet owner means being flexible and being willing to go the extra mile of planning and preparation. Like moving to a new Sugar Hill rental home, for example. Moving can be stressful on humans, but the same can be said of pets, too! Your pet’s transition to a new home doesn’t have to be disorienting or stressful, so long as you plan for it way ahead of time. We’ve listed down a few life hacks for making your transition with your pet a smooth one!
Walk the Neighborhood
If your move is taking you to a new area, it’s important to get a sense of how pet-friendly your new neighborhood will be. Your pet will need access to a few things, so make sure that your new home is in a location that makes that access possible. This also allows you to gauge any potential problems that could come from the area. Having a dog will require you to walk him around the neighborhood, for example. It could complicate things if there are unfriendly neighborhood dogs or other pets running loose while you’re walking your dog.
On Moving Day
Before packing and wrapping up, you have to have a solid plan for how you want to go about things with your pet. Packing and moving will generally create stress that can lead to fear and anxiety for your pet. Cats and dogs will often resort to cowering or being harmful. To keep their anxiety low, plan to put your pet in a secluded, quiet area like an unused room or yard. You might even think about boarding your pet or having a friend take them to a different location to keep them away from the hustle and bustle of moving day.
Transporting Your Pet
Your pet is also moving to a new home, right along with you and your furniture. It would be best to take some time to acclimate your pet to the nearing trip to their new home, especially if your pet has rarely been in a crate or vehicle. A pet can be made familiar with a crate weeks before the move so that it stays relatively comfortable throughout the process. Use treats to help them form positive associations with the crate. When it’s time to go, fill the crate with enough blankets to make your pet feel comfortable and snug.
Coming Home
When you arrive at your new home, do a final round of checking for any potential pet hazards like open windows or poisonous houseplants. Once you’ve secured that, you can introduce your pet to the new home! Be sure to help your pet acclimate by offering encouragement and comfort. Before you allow your pet to explore the neighborhood, make sure you already have a good read of the location. This will give you and your pet time to get familiar with the area so that your pet can find its way home in case it escapes or wanders off.
While it’s true that moving with a pet can induce stress and anxiety, you can manage the move to your new home by taking these few simple tips into account. Are you in the market for a new pet-friendly rental home? Real Property Management North Point can help! Check out our great rental home listings in your area.
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