Moving

kjm · 08-26-2004, 01:03 PM

Well, Boone and I are moving into our own apartment tomorrow. It's my first place on my own, so I'm very very excited. I'm going this evening to pick up the keys! Along with being really pumped, I'm kinda anxious to make sure this move isn't too much for Boone. This will be his third home in the last 3 months. It's a lot to handle for such a little guy. Does anyone have any good tips on how to make this move as smooth as possible for him?

We're only moving to the next town over, so there won't be a lot of driving involved (though he loves to ride in the car). But a new home and all new furniture and things may upset him.

Any thoughts?

fireworksinjuly · 08-26-2004, 01:06 PM

does he have a blanket or something he sleeps with? Something to confort him.

If so dont hide that from him, it may confuse him and upset it...I wouldnt pack it, just throw it in the car with the two of you and leave it out the whole time your packing and unpacking. Keep his favorite toys with him most if not all of the time too.

Lil'Paws · 08-26-2004, 01:13 PM

Like fireworks said just keep his personal things with him. He should do fine..

***Carrie*** · 08-26-2004, 01:21 PM

Fireworks gave you good advice! Also just give him a little extra of you for the first week or two. He'll settle right in.

This is very exciting! Congratulations on your new place.

Carrie

Lil'Paws · 08-26-2004, 01:25 PM

Oh yeah, I forgot to Congratulate you..
Keep us informed on how the two of you are doing on your own..

Rip's Girl · 08-26-2004, 01:52 PM

Also, what really got my dog upset when we moved a few years ago was that I was being negative and generally infuriated about moving, and she picked up on that and it made her nervous.
Just take it in stride, and act like it's no big deal.

flyndog · 08-26-2004, 10:40 PM

Your first place of your own!! What fun! You guys are going to be very happy! He will understand the new place is HOME. It's where the heart is!
Kit

moonstar · 08-26-2004, 10:41 PM

How exciting! I agree with all the good advise given. Just make it fun and and explore your new territory together for awhile. We are talking schnauzer here, I'll bet ya he'll settle in and have everything in working order before you know it!! You won't have to worry about a thing!! Yea Right!! LOL! GOOD LUCK-

moonstar · 08-26-2004, 10:43 PM

P.S. How CUTE is he... How old?

Pugdawg1 · 08-26-2004, 10:53 PM

Exciting stuff, moving into YOUR first place... I am sure everything will be just fine.

Barrett · 08-27-2004, 12:43 AM

I agree with Moonstar, do lots of exploring. Take him for lots of walks so he gets used to his new home and surroundings. If you have a yard for him don't pick his poo up right away so he can smell his own scent in the yard. That might help him with potty training. Some dogs move a few steps back in potty training when big changes like this happen. He will be fine after a few days when he sees his own bed and food dishes and toys all around. Everything that is important to him will be available and he will understand that your new house is still home to him.

stardust · 08-27-2004, 12:40 PM

congrats!!!!!! dont stress out too much with unpacking and all that good stuff.

Taz · 08-27-2004, 04:10 PM

I'm moving this weekend too. I'll be praying for good weather from both of us, but they are calling for rain here

I think the dogs room will be the last thing i move, that way when we take them to the new place they will see all our things there already. Might make the place feel more like home.

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If you have a yard for him don't pick his poo up right away so he can smell his own scent in the yard. That might help him with potty training. Some dogs move a few steps back in potty training when big changes like this happen.

That's a great idea. I'm worried that this move will be a set back with the house training.

kjm · 08-30-2004, 09:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Barrett

don't pick his poo up right away so he can smell his own scent in the yard. That might help him with potty training.

I actually thought of this! I was proud of myself.

We don't have a huge yard like before (I lived with my parents after graduation to get some money saved up after college

) but we do have a small patio out back that has a little grassy area for him to go in. It's fenced in and nice. He finally decided to go poo out there Saturday night and he pees okay after a while. Of course, we had a few accidents in the house because I wasn't paying close enough attention with all the un-boxing and organizing stuff, but he's doing pretty good. He's getting used to everything and sniffing everywhere. We'll go for a walk tonight (weather will be great) and I'll show him around the neighborhood.

I'm really looking forward to living on my own. I feel almost

grown-up now. LOL!

***Carrie*** · 08-30-2004, 09:51 AM

Isn't that exciting! That's nice that you have a outside place for you little doggie. Congrats!

Carrie

08-26-2004, 01:03 PM	#1 (permalink)
kjm Schnauzer Slave Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Fort Worth, Texas Posts: 533 Rep Power: 91	Moving Well, Boone and I are moving into our own apartment tomorrow. It's my first place on my own, so I'm very very excited. I'm going this evening to pick up the keys! Along with being really pumped, I'm kinda anxious to make sure this move isn't too much for Boone. This will be his third home in the last 3 months. It's a lot to handle for such a little guy. Does anyone have any good tips on how to make this move as smooth as possible for him? We're only moving to the next town over, so there won't be a lot of driving involved (though he loves to ride in the car). But a new home and all new furniture and things may upset him. Any thoughts?
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08-26-2004, 01:06 PM	#2 (permalink)
fireworksinjuly Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 2,585 Rep Power: 143	does he have a blanket or something he sleeps with? Something to confort him. If so dont hide that from him, it may confuse him and upset it...I wouldnt pack it, just throw it in the car with the two of you and leave it out the whole time your packing and unpacking. Keep his favorite toys with him most if not all of the time too.
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08-26-2004, 01:13 PM	#3 (permalink)
Lil'Paws ~w/Dachshund~ Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: ~Western~NC~ Posts: 1,662 Rep Power: 118	Like fireworks said just keep his personal things with him. He should do fine..
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08-26-2004, 01:21 PM	#4 (permalink)
*Carrie* Super Moderator Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: north panhandle of Idaho Posts: 7,434 Rep Power: 287	Fireworks gave you good advice! Also just give him a little extra of you for the first week or two. He'll settle right in. This is very exciting! Congratulations on your new place. Carrie
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08-26-2004, 01:25 PM	#5 (permalink)
Lil'Paws ~w/Dachshund~ Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: ~Western~NC~ Posts: 1,662 Rep Power: 118	Oh yeah, I forgot to Congratulate you.. Keep us informed on how the two of you are doing on your own..
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08-26-2004, 01:52 PM	#6 (permalink)
Rip's Girl Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Arizona Posts: 2,580 Rep Power: 142	Also, what really got my dog upset when we moved a few years ago was that I was being negative and generally infuriated about moving, and she picked up on that and it made her nervous. Just take it in stride, and act like it's no big deal.
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08-26-2004, 10:40 PM	#7 (permalink)
flyndog Unleash The Possibilities Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Marfa, TX Posts: 3,969 Rep Power: 183	Your first place of your own!! What fun! You guys are going to be very happy! He will understand the new place is HOME. It's where the heart is! Kit
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08-26-2004, 10:41 PM	#8 (permalink)
moonstar Mini Schnauzers Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Woodbury, Connecticut Posts: 61 Rep Power: 80	How exciting! I agree with all the good advise given. Just make it fun and and explore your new territory together for awhile. We are talking schnauzer here, I'll bet ya he'll settle in and have everything in working order before you know it!! You won't have to worry about a thing!! Yea Right!! LOL! GOOD LUCK-

08-26-2004, 10:43 PM	#9 (permalink)
moonstar Mini Schnauzers Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Woodbury, Connecticut Posts: 61 Rep Power: 80	P.S. How CUTE is he... How old?

08-26-2004, 10:53 PM	#10 (permalink)
Pugdawg1 Pug Mom Join Date: May 2004 Location: Elko, Nevada Posts: 2,418 Rep Power: 136	Exciting stuff, moving into YOUR first place... I am sure everything will be just fine.
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08-27-2004, 12:43 AM	#11 (permalink)
Barrett dachshund Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Washington Posts: 2,758 Rep Power: 157	I agree with Moonstar, do lots of exploring. Take him for lots of walks so he gets used to his new home and surroundings. If you have a yard for him don't pick his poo up right away so he can smell his own scent in the yard. That might help him with potty training. Some dogs move a few steps back in potty training when big changes like this happen. He will be fine after a few days when he sees his own bed and food dishes and toys all around. Everything that is important to him will be available and he will understand that your new house is still home to him.

08-27-2004, 12:40 PM	#12 (permalink)
stardust Join Date: May 2004 Location: wisconsin Posts: 423 Rep Power: 91	congrats!!!!!! dont stress out too much with unpacking and all that good stuff.
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08-30-2004, 09:51 AM	#15 (permalink)
*Carrie* Super Moderator Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: north panhandle of Idaho Posts: 7,434 Rep Power: 287	Isn't that exciting! That's nice that you have a outside place for you little doggie. Congrats! Carrie
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