Sierra Vista homes offer benefits for the whole family, but for your dog, the adjustment period may be fraught. After all, you can’t exactly tell your dog how much fun awaits in Sierra Vista, from great walking trails to comfy indoor amenities, so the chaos of the moving process itself, plus the prospect of being in completely new surroundings can be stressful. Fortunately, there are many things you can do to help your dog adjust to your new place quickly and make the whole move less overwhelming. Keep these tips in mind for your transition.
Make a Moving Day Strategy
Moving day is notoriously stressful for everyone, including pets. Some pets get so spooked by moving that they dart off in an unfamiliar neighborhood. Make sure you have a plan for keeping your dog comfortable. If you have friends or family nearby who can dog sit while the movers are unloading, take advantage of the chance to shield your pet from that disruption. If you don’t, try to keep your dog away from the action as much as possible by setting him or her up in a safe space with familiar items, like toys, food and water dishes, and blankets.
Stick to Your Usual Routines
Your surroundings may be new, but your dog will start to feel more at home if you stick to your usual schedule. Feed him or her at the normal time and stick to your usual routines for walks, letting your dog out back, and play time. Knowing that he or she can still count on getting up, going out, getting food, and the rest of the routine, even if the environment is different, will help your dog feel relaxed.
Play on the Floor
It will take some time for your dog to feel confident in your new home, but you can speed things along by spending time playing on the floor with your dog. This will help to spread your scent all over the house faster, which will let your dog know that this place really is home.
Families and pets alike will feel right at home in Castle & Cooke communities in Sierra Vista. Our homes offer quality construction and attractive amenities in master-planned neighborhoods. Find out more about our properties by calling (520) 378-5110.