We are moving to our new home in one month and we both work so Ben will be alone for a few hours a day in between the time I leave for work and my husband gets home. We want to make sure he is comfortable and not scared and lonely. What can we do to help him adjust? thanks for any help anyone can give us.
2007-03-20 10:53:33 · 7 answers · asked by bradorna 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
I moved many times with my last dog (who passed away last year). I've also travelled with my new dogs recently (both pups). And from these experiences, I can say that there are two main things to ease any transition.
The first is you. Dogs often respond to their owners. If you are tense, angry, or nervous, the dog will act accordingly. So remain calm, happy and joyful. When the dog sees that you are happy living in your new home, he'll be happy too. Dogs are remarkably adaptable (as are humans - possibly why there is such a strong bond) and he will adapt very quickly to his new environment.
The second key item is to make sure you bring a few of your things and HIS things with him right away. This is especially true if movers have your items and it will be a few days before they deliver everything. If he has his bowl, his favorite food, his toys, his blanket, etc., then it will feel more like home for him.
Lastly, I know you can't spend too much time in your new place right away, but do try to be there with him so he gets used to you and him being there. This helps too.
There may be some anxiety at first, especially if he feels abandoned. So you may even practice leaving for a few moments, then coming back in so he sees you returning. This will assure him that any absence is not permanent.
Good luck in your new home! And be sure to dog-proof it, especially early on. You don't want him chewing or eating on anything he shouldn't.
2007-03-20 12:19:34 · answer #1 · answered by doctoru2 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is no set rule for this - it all depends on the individual dog. With all my puppies, I kept them crated until they were both reliably house trained and finished teething - past the chewing stage. Generally, by 8 - 9 months, my dogs had run of the house. If you think your dog's ready for some freedom, why not leave him out of the crate when you're only going to be gone for a very short time. Either in one room, or run of the house - whatever you're comfortable with. When you come home, if everything's ok, he's earned the right to have a bit of freedom. You have to just make the leap when you think he's ready and go from there. If he has an accident or chews anything, he's just not quite ready yet. Wait a while, then try again.
2016-03-29 09:28:14 · answer #2 · answered by Holly 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maske sure he has a nice bed to sleep in and leave the radio on when you leave so he has something to listen to. take him for a walk before you leave and make sure he has fresh water. If you know someone that you trust you could have them come by and walk him too.
2007-03-20 10:59:05 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just place a piece of cloth as one of your shirts blouse dress even shoes in the dog's preferred place or resting place. The magic is produced by the master's odor.
2007-03-20 11:20:32 · answer #4 · answered by zolerino 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
let him have a walk around the house on his own for a while (when you are in) and he will sniff his way round annd get used to it.
2007-03-20 10:58:17 · answer #5 · answered by ♥ Wild-@-Heart ♥ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Let your dog look and sniff around your house and let it get use to your new house.
2007-03-20 10:57:35 · answer #6 · answered by Niki 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
your dog will be fine... he'll have his belongings but a new atmosphere. take your dog there, be comfortable there, he will be too.
2007-03-20 10:57:32 · answer #7 · answered by Kaley D 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋