Our gorgeous Black Labrador has been our pet since she was a pup 4 years ago. She lived in the kitchen in our old house. Regular routine. She now lives in the garage & laundry room in our new house. I think I am more apprehensive than the dog, I have even shed a slight tear today!
She sleeps on the same bed, eats the same food at the same time, and in fact is walked more now as I live on the beach front. I am just worried that she may not be happy, anyone got any thoughts / advice. Many thanks.
Just moved to new house with our dog. Who is more worried, me or the Dog?
Posted February 26th, 2010 by admin
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February 26th, 2010 - 1:47 am
If the laundry room is attached to the house, and she still has access to you, she should be okay. They are very social animals, our pets, and need to feel a part of the family. Especially if she was in the kitchen, the center of our activity here, then she is used to inter acting with you often. If that is not the case now, she may feel put out. Don’t do that to your dog. Give her lots of attention. She is supposed to be a part of the family, right?
February 26th, 2010 - 1:47 am
Why is she now living outside of the house instead of inside it?
That might be stressing her out.
Moves are just as difficult for dogs as they are people. As long as she is still eating and drinking everything is fine. She make act strange until she gets use to the new place and routine but that is normal
February 26th, 2010 - 1:47 am
Like all living things, in time she will adjust to her new living conditions and surroundings. She is probably a very loyal dog and loves you very much and as long as your by her side she will be happy.
February 26th, 2010 - 1:47 am
Do things with the dog that make her happy. Play fetch? Tug o war? She’ll associate the new environment with good feelings. Dogs are creatures of habit, so it takes some time for them to adjust to a new environment and routine.
February 26th, 2010 - 1:47 am
Any move is very difficult for the dog.
Also, why is she stuck in the garage versus the house. In the old house, at least in the kitchen she was able to hear, see, and smell the people living with her. In the garage, she is alone.
Allow her to live with you in the house, as she needs the companionship.
February 26th, 2010 - 1:47 am
more thn likely its ur dog. u c he has no idea whats goin on y ur moving y theres so much goin on hes in a totally dofferent surrounding thats quite scary 4 him jus imagine how u wud feel being taken away from ur home n placed in2 another with no 1 2 ask y its all happening. just reasure him n let him have a wonder around the house n garden n take him 4 a walk around the neighbourhood jus so he can adjust 2 his new surroundings. hope this helps
February 26th, 2010 - 1:47 am
Dogs are also intuitive creatures. She is likely picking up on your apprehension, which would make it harder for her to adjust.
February 26th, 2010 - 1:47 am
it takes time for pets to get use to their new homes after being use to the old one. if she can’t see or hear u she is most likely upset and thinks she has missbehaved because of the area she is in now. if she can have the run of the new house and get the scent of all of her family instead of the previous one she will be able to adjust to the new home. i always let my dogs roam through out my house and they will check on every one through out the night and get tucked in for a while,then start guarding the family again until the morning. it is in loyal dogs to want to be with their family at all times instead of just through out the day. is there a reason she is not allowed to have freedom through out the house and has to stay in one area? she will be more content in the new home when she knows all her loved ones are safe and she can explore. labs love excersize and company and can get depressed if they think they have done something wrong. try to let her go through the new home and get use to it. good luck
February 26th, 2010 - 1:47 am
When we moved house for the first time with our male Dobie boy, he sat by the front door and was very upset with us for moving. I think Beau was born set in his way and never liked change!
February 26th, 2010 - 1:47 am
Why would you make a dog live in solitary confinement?? Dogs are pack animals and NEED to be with others be it human or dogs…..I’d be worried she’s not happy too….thoughts/advice….let her be a part of your family or surrender her to someone that will!
February 26th, 2010 - 1:47 am
realx mate u r just an overprotective dog lover like most of us ur worried about the changes that ur dog is going thru…………u mentioned that the dog is living in the garage and is exercised regulerly……………..there is no change in the dogs diet………………which means that the dog is perfectly healthy and is probably more comfortable because belive it or not dogs are like people they too need their own space at times with their toys and matteress, so the garage is just fine, moreover dogs usually sense their pack leaders (yourself) mood…………..so please lighten up…………till then take care……………….
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February 26th, 2010 - 1:47 am
well, i guess its the dog cuz his/her surroundings change all of a sudden. unlike humans, u cant just tell him cuz he wont understand a word u say, just give some time to adjust and he/she will be fine… good luck!
February 26th, 2010 - 1:47 am
When I moved, I think my dog was concerned for maybe 5 minutes. (She wasn’t there when I was moving in or out, and didn’t come up to my new place until I was most of the way settled.) Then everything had been sniffed, and it all still smelled the same and like it was ours. No problem after that.
It was then time to decide our new place was *much* cooler than our old place.
I’d think your dog’s probably not worried unless you are. She might be getting a nervous vibe from you and be wondering what that’s all about, but she’s probably otherwise fine with this arrangement by now. Who wouldn’t be happy if all her old stuff showed up somewhere with different smells AND she gets to walk more?