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Moving With Pets: How to Make the Right Move for You and Your Dog

11/3/2017

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written by: Paige Johnson
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​Your dog is a part of your family, no doubt about it. So when it comes time to move, make sure you include your favorite pooch’s needs in your home buying decisions. Here’s how you can find a home that your dog loves as much as you do.
Picking the Right Neighborhood

The right house starts with the right neighborhood. These tips will help you find the best dog-friendly neighborhood in your new city:
  • Look for a neighborhood with plenty of parks. If there’s an off-leash dog park in walking distance, even better! We all have the best intentions for getting our furry pals plenty of exercise, but there’s no denying it’s easier when fun is right outside your door.
  • Keep an eye on sidewalks: Are there plenty of sidewalks, and are they in good repair? You’re less likely to take your pup for a stroll if you’ll be tripping over cracks in the sidewalk or dodging broken glass the whole time.
  • Avoid neighborhoods with busy streets, especially if your dog is an escape artist. Instead, opt for a quiet area without much through traffic.
  • Check for dog-friendly retail establishments nearby. Whether it’s a pet store where your pet can pick out his own bone or a brewpub with a dog-friendly patio, you’ll appreciate being able to bring your dog along on local outings.
  • Get a feel for safety. It doesn’t matter how many parks or dog-friendly cafes your neighborhood has if you don’t feel safe getting to them.

Finding the Perfect House
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Once you’ve narrowed down your home search to a few top neighborhood picks, it’s time to start the house hunt. Here’s what to keep in mind when it comes to Fido’s comfort:

  • Check with homeowner associations. While it may seem silly, not all HOAs allow pets. Others may restrict the number, size, or breed of pets permitted in the neighborhood, or whether dogs may be left outside unattended.
  • Prioritize a fenced yard. Whether you have a Great Dane or a Toy Poodle, your dog will need some green space to relieve himself. Larger yards mean room for backyard fetch sessions and doggy play dates, and high fences keep even the wiliest of dogs contained.
  • Consider dog-friendly flooring options. Some dog owners can’t stand carpet because it collects fur and pet stains, while others avoid hardwood because it can be scratched by a rambunctious dog’s nails. Think about your flooring preferences when it comes to cleaning after pets.
  • Factor your pet’s age. While most puppies can navigate a multi-story home just fine, aging dogs may struggle to get up and down staircases. Consider where the dog’s bed will be and look for houses with step-free entryways.

Moving Fido In

Now that you’ve found the perfect new house for your family, it’s time for the real work to begin. Here’s how to move with your dog without totally stressing him out:


  • Pack up the old house gradually. If your dog is the kind to get excited the moment you lace up your shoes, you understand how perceptive dogs are of subtle changes in their environment.
  • Wait to pack your dog’s stuff. It’s important to maintain normalcy as much as possible throughout the moving process.
  • Board your pet on the day of the move. With all the commotion of moving, your dog could get extremely stressed out and possibly escape. Keep the chaos of moving day limited to the moving itself by dropping your pup off with a trusted sitter or kennel for the day.
  • Set up a safe space in the new house. Stock it with his crate, bed, food and water, and favorite toys and treats. If you have an anxious dog, add a DAP diffuser or ThunderShirt to aid his adjustment.

Once you have everything in place, give your dog time to get comfortable in his new home. He may hide or seem nervous at first, but as long as you provide plenty of pets, treats, and fun distraction, your dog will quickly realize you’re not going anywhere.

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Mithila Orna
12/23/2017 09:40:04 am

Hi, Paige Johnson
Thanks for a nice post.
I am looking for next post.

Here i am sharing a nice article about

10 Ways to Know You Found the Right House
If You Have Found the Right House, Can You Sleep On It?

Right now you're probably wondering how you will know that you have found the right house if you don't sleep on it. What's wrong with sleeping on it? Everything is wrong with sleeping on it. Trust yourself. Don't second guess your own instincts. Your instincts will not steer you in the wrong direction.

Have you heard the phrase: shuffle your feet, lose your seat? Somebody else could buy your house out from under you while you're counting sheep. You're not the only home buyer looking for a house to buy with your specific criteria. You might not know it, but there are other home buyers with similar intentions looking at homes today in the very neighborhoods where you want to buy.

The last thing you want to hear your buyer's agent say is another buyer made an offer and it was accepted minutes before your offer was submitted. Happens all the time, too.

Unless you're buying a brand new home, there is not another home around the corner just like the home that now you can't buy. When you find that house, buy it.


10 Ways to Know You Have Found the Right House

You Want to Go Inside the House
Part of the excitement of looking at homes is not knowing which could be your new home when you pull up to the curb. Is it the one on the left, or does the house on the right strike your fancy? If it is the house on the right, and you like it better than the house on the left, that could be a sign. It means there is something about this house that appeals to you.


The House Embraces You the Moment You Enter
Within 3 seconds of entering the house, you will know whether it feels warm and comforting. Does it seem to speak to you? Does the house invite you to explore? Does it feel, well . . . right? Like home? Then it probably is.

You Don't Feel Funny in the Bathroom
Sometimes buyers feel so uncomfortable near a bathroom that they won't walk into the room. They are afraid to let their feet touch that bathroom floor. They will stand outside, grab the door frame, and poke their heads in for a minute. If you can walk into the bathroom and feel compelled to open the shower door or stroke the vanity marble, this is your house.

You Are Possessive About the House
Maybe your agent points out a flaw and says, "There is a stain in the kitchen sink," and you want to slap her face for saying something so mean about this house. You want to defend every flaw you see. If you even see the flaws, because right now, flaws do not matter.

You Begin to Envision Furniture Arrangement
If you walk into the master bedroom and immediately can envision your bed against a particular wall, this might be your house. If you find yourself thinking that the living room window is a perfect spot to put a tree come Christmas, you're already hooked.


You Can See Yourself Painting a Wall Your Favorite Color
Perhaps deep purple is not your favorite color. Maybe it's blue. Maybe you're thinking those purple walls in the kid's room would look better in a pale blue jean color. In fact, you might even know the name of the paint color you plan to use because you've been thumbing through Pottery Barn catalogs and this home looks just like those.

The House Fits Your Basic Needs
The dynamics might not hit every bullet point on your list, but it meets the basic requirements. The house has the number of rooms and space you need. Maybe it doesn't have a garage, and in a flash of enlightenment you realize that buying a house with a garage is not important. Maybe you suddenly realize you could build a garage. Being flexible about which issues are deal-killers is a good quality.

You Want to Stop Looking at Other Homes
All of the other homes you've been looking at no longer appeal to you. The homes on that list you've been carrying around seem insignificant. Moreover, the homes you had previously rated a #8 have now fallen to a #2 rating. The homes you have seen pale in comparison. You would feel like a traitor to this home if you went to visit other homes. This is it.

You Can't Wait to Brag About This House to Your Friends
It would not be unusual for you to snap a few photos and text message your best friend before you've finished touring the home. You feel excited. The excitement seems to manifest itself. You shoot more photographs. Suddenly your phone is in burst mode and before you realize it, you have hundreds of photos.

Every Thought in Your Mind Tells You to Buy That House
Except for that nagging little thought that wonders if you should sleep on it, every other thought in your head says this is the perfect house for you. You are consumed. You can't think about anything else apart from owning this house. Dinner? Who needs to eat? You need this house. You wonder if you should be committed or see a doctor. Yup, this is your house.

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M M Hasan
1/5/2018 09:29:52 am

Hi, Thanks for a nice article.
I got another nice article about

MOVING WITH PETS: 10 TIPS FOR SUCCESS

Moving can be stressful for people, so just imagine how anxious it can make your pets. They can easily get stressed out when there's unexpected activity in their home or when they're introduced to a new environment. I've moved with four cats and a fish, and it's not an easy task. These challenges don't come with a formula solution, but here are some tips that should make the experience a bit calmer for your beloved companion(s).

PREPARE AN OVERNIGHT KIT
1. Prepare an easily-accessible 'overnight kit' that has enough dog food, kitty litter, toys and grooming tools to sustain your pet and keep them comfortable during the first few days of unpacking.

CONTACT YOUR VET
2. If you're moving out of the area, inform your vet so you can take records and any prescription medications with you. See if they can recommend another vet in your new neighborhood.

KEEP YOUR PETS AWAY FROM THE ACTION
3. During the move itself, the best way to reduce stress on an animal is to keep them in the quietest area possible. If you don't want to leave them with a friend or a kennel for the day (which is recommended), at least remove them from the action. This could mean emptying a bedroom on another floor and closing the door, or putting them in their carrier or kennel in the garage or car (take proper caution to ensure they'll be at a safe temperature and that they have water and food if they will be there for some time). Make sure you check in on them regularly, and try to feed or walk them at the time you usually would; having some sense of a routine in the midst of all the changes will help a lot.

TAKE YOUR PET IN YOUR VEHICLE
4. Take the pet to the new house in your own vehicle. Cats and small dogs can be put in a carrier in the back seat, which can then be secured with a seatbelt. A bigger dog can be moved in a kennel in the back of the car; you may need to put seats down if possible. Some animals feel more comfortable if you throw a blanket over their carrier during the car ride so they can't see the environment changing outside.

DON'T LET YOUR PET OUT UNTIL YOU'VE ARRIVED
5. Be careful when transporting the animal to your new neighborhood because if they get out they can easily get lost. Once they're in the car, it's important to not open the kennel until the pet is in the new home, even if the pet is usually well-behaved or docile. Give them a few days in the new home to adjust. Tip for cat owners: more and more people are keeping their cats indoors for safety reasons, and a move is a good opportunity to get them used to being inside as they won't be used to being allowed out in the new home. Use this transition to your advantage.

KEEP YOUR PET SECLUDED
6. Move the house before you move the pet. Set up as much as you can, even just in a room, before you introduce the animal to the new home. Confine them to a section of the house while they slowly adjust to their surroundings. Give your pet lots of attention and introduce familiar objects like toys or blankets as soon as possible. Make them feel as at home as you do!

UPDATE THEIR INFO
7. After you move, make sure you update their tags or microchip information to the new address and phone number.

MOVING WITH FISH
8. Are you planning on moving with fish? Fish respond strongly to stress and a move can be traumatizing, if not fatal. It isn't ideal, but you can transport them short distances in bags filled with their old tank water (check with your local aquarium store for supplies and more details). If you have a long distance to travel it's best to give them a new home with a friend, empty the tank, and buy new fish after you unpack.

MOVING WITH GUINEA PIGS
9. Guinea Pigs also are known to suffer from change or being jostled around. Their hearts are particularly susceptible so please take care with guinea pigs and make sure they are transported in a warm, comfortable, small carrier.

MOVING WITH BIRDS
10. Finally, more than one feathered friend has been known to fly the coop on moving day. Many people proudly announce that their bird has never flown off the shoulder, and sadly regret the complacency. Birds, like most pets, are very jittery about change. So even when the smartest parrot balks at the idea of being put in a cage, please do it on moving day.

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