Unless you’re a dogwhisperer, you can’t simply sit down with your pet for a conversation about yourupcoming relocation. Words can’t help alleviate the stress of your pet during amove, but there are still some things you can do to make it as easy on them aspossible. Moving can often be a confusing time for your cat or dog—withstrangers entering your home and handling your items. It can be a littletraumatizing and scary for your pet, but with these tips from the Bethesda movers at 495 Movers, you can create a pleasant experience for your pet.

1. Update their information – First things first—update all of their tags ormicrochips. In the event that your pet is lost during the moving process orruns away out of excitement or confusion, updated tags can help relocate yourpet to your new home and reunite them with your family.

2. Overnight/open-first box for your pet – Just as each family member should have anopen-first box of their essentials, so should your pet. This box should includefood, treats, and favorite toys and blankets to offer comfort.

3. Move as much as you can first – If possible, try to move as much as your householdfirst before you move your pet. Set up your new home while keeping your pet ina quiet space to avoid commotion and stress. Once set up, bring your pet overand help them get acquainted with the new surroundings.

4. Keep your pet with you – Nothing is more calming than family. Choose to moveyour pet with you in the car—it’s a familiar place and he/she will besurrounded by family members he trusts. A pet can quickly become fearful oraggressive even if he or she is docile if being handled by strangers in aconfined crate space.

5. Give your pet opportunity to adjust – Taking in the sights and smells around is importantfor your pet to adjust. But even if they are skilled in walking off leash, theexcitement of new surroundings can cause them to act erratic. Keep them leashedin your backyard and supervised in your home or around the neighborhood untilthey become familiar. The new surroundings may be a temptation for them toexplore, so keep a close eye on your pet to prevent runaways.

Pets are like the furry,happy-go-lucky members of our family. Ensuring their safety is as vital asensuring the safety of your children. If you’re ready to get started on yourupcoming move, contact our Bethesda moving company today. Call 495 Movers tolearn more about our services or fill out our online form to request your freemoving estimate.