Moving into a new home can sometimes be confusing for animals. It’s an unfamiliar location with new surroundings and smells. They often adapt well, but one dog has shown that it’s not as simple as it seems.
A family recently bought a new home, which could be an exciting time, but the transition with the dog hasn’t gone quite as planned. The dog is hesitant in the new space and hasn’t adjusted to his new surroundings.
The owners found the dog ready to go back to their old place, as seen in a November 18 Instagram video posted to the account @whitford_in_the_wade. He sat at the bottom of the stairs, with a shoe in his mouth. He came packed and ready to go. All he needed was the magic words from his owners to tell him they were leaving and heading back to their former home.
The caption reads: “Better get used to it buddy.”
The Instagram clip has received over 903,000 views, 50,300 likes and 96 comments.
An Instagram video shows a dog waiting to leave his owners’ new home and go back to the old one. He hasn’t accepted that this is where he’ll be living from now on.
@whitford_in_the_wade/Instagram
“He’s like, ‘We need to go back to get my bone I buried,'” wrote one user.
A second commented: “He’s like, ‘Ok that’s enough, let’s go home now.'”
Another added: “I don’t think the dog is impressed with the new lodgings.”
The owners said in the comments section that they haven’t washed his blankets yet. They’re hoping the smell will make him feel more comfortable. But until then, he’ll be patiently waiting at the door to return to his old home.
Newsweek reached out to @whitford_in_the_wade via Instagram for additional information.
Adjusting Dogs to New Homes
Moving is stressful enough, with packing, coordinating the movers and unpacking. It’s a lengthy and time-consuming process. Then factor in moving with pets and it creates a whole new set of headaches. The process isn’t easy for them either, which is why owners need to take steps to help ease the transition.
An article from Rover suggests creating a safe room for your dog in the new home. It should be filled with familiar items, such as the dog’s bed, toys and something that smells like you or the old house. Try decorating the new home like the old place. It’s crucial to stick to a routine. Keep the dog’s feeding and walking schedule the same as much as you can.
If you can avoid it, do not introduce new food or a harness after moving. The dog is likely feeling stressed already, and those small changes might be too much.
While you’re likely feeling overwhelmed, be on the lookout for your dog feeling stressed. Those signs might include a tense or stiff posture, shaking, shivering, guarding food or toys, hiding, destructive behavior or howling and whining more than usual.
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