Moving is always a stressful event, but it can induce even more anxiety if you're a pet owner. Getting your cat or dog to remain calm, behave, and obey your commands while moving can be extremely challenging. This is in large part due to the fact that moving can be a confusing and even traumatic experience for pets that don't understand what's going on, and this can cause them to act unpredictably or erratically. Lowering your pet's anxiety is key to making the entire moving process smoother and easier. EZ Storage, a storage facility in Lexington, SC, shares a few tips to help you do just that. 

How to Keep Your Pet Calm During a Move

1. Move Your Cat or Dog Last

On moving day, put your pet or pets in an empty or nearly empty room you won't need to be going in and out of very much during the day. Fill the room with food, water, and anything else that might help them stay comfortable. Only after you've loaded everything into your car or moving truck should you then put your pet in a crate or travel bag. Following this sequence minimizes the amount of time your pet is subjected to stressful, unfamiliar circumstances. 

2. Leave Boxes Out Before Moving Day

In the week or so leading up to your moving day, help your pets become comfortable with the sights and smells of moving by leaving out packed boxes and moving equipment around the house. This will reduce their instinct to panic when they encounter these objects the day you move out. 

3. Establish Crate Comfort

The last thing you want to do the day you move out is force your dog or cat into a crate or travel bag they've never seen before. Make sure to use a space they recognize and have an established history with. The more you're able to incorporate familiar objects into the moving process, the easier everything will be on your animal. 

Pet owners and non-pet owners alike planning a major move should look into the services offered by EZ Storage. For close to two decades this top-notch storage facility has been offering residents of greater Lexington excellent storage solutions, including storage units protected by fences, access gates, and other high-tech security. Visit the mini-warehouse facility's website to learn more about its services and features, or call directly at (803) 808-9328.