SNAKEPITKENNELS,
People seldom realize that a move,
whether across the street or
across the country is as stressful
to their best friend as it is to
them.
Many people will simply get rid of
the dog, taking him to the pound
or giving him to a friend rather
than go to the trouble or expense
of moving him.
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Then there are those of us who
would rather leave the car behind
than the best friend, after all a
car can be replaced.
You need to realize that to your
dog, his home is his territory,
his security and leaving it can be
very upsetting to him.
How many stories have you heard
about a dog who traveled hundreds
of miles to get back to what he
knew was his home? There are even
movies about this, and regardless
of what you think, these things
really do happen.
It is important that as soon as
you arrive at your new home,
regardless of what else is
happening, you let your dog know
this is his home.
Accomplish this by bringing along
his personal items and setting
them up before you unpack the
dishes.
Spend 15 or 20 minutes in the yard
with him before entering the
house, allow him to explore and
mark his territory, this is
reassuring to him.
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Teach him his boundaries by tying
a long lead to his collar, and
allow him to explore, each time he
starts to cross out of your
property line, give a gentle tug
on the lead and give the command
"back".
My neighbors love the fact that my
dog will not step foot on their
property without my permission,
and we have no fence between our
yards.
(And it is very rude to allow your
dog to use your neighbors yard as
a bathroom.) This training should
continue several times a day until
he recognizes his boundaries.
Before moving to your new home,
decide where his area in the house
will be, put his bed, water and
food dish and his favorite toys in
this area and show him where it is.
For several days he will spend all
of his time checking out the new
scents, but will realize that he
is home because you are there with
him along with his personal items.
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Thank you,
Chris
FullDogTraining.com
P.O. Box 266143
Houston, TX 77207-6143, USA