{"id":43,"date":"2019-06-06T09:26:42","date_gmt":"2019-06-06T13:26:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.armstronganimalclinic.com\/blog\/?p=43"},"modified":"2021-08-17T16:36:11","modified_gmt":"2021-08-17T20:36:11","slug":"how-to-buy-a-home-your-dog-will-love-and-you-too","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.armstronganimalclinic.com\/blog\/how-to-buy-a-home-your-dog-will-love-and-you-too\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Buy a Home Your Dog Will Love (And You Too!)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-44\" src=\"https:\/\/www.armstronganimalclinic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Dog-in-box-1500x1000.jpg\" alt=\"A white spotted dog in a cardboard box\" width=\"382\" height=\"255\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.armstronganimalclinic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Dog-in-box-1500x1000.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.armstronganimalclinic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Dog-in-box-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.armstronganimalclinic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Dog-in-box-2000x1333.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 382px) 100vw, 382px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re the kind of person who views your dog as part of the family, it\u2019s only natural that you\u2019d make pet-friendly features a priority when buying a home. After all, you want your pup to love your new house just as much as you do. Not to mention, homes with pet-friendly features make life much easier for owners too!<\/p>\n<p>From house hunting to moving day, this guide is here to help you buy a home that\u2019s perfect for your pooch <em>and<\/em> you.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<h2>Shopping for a Pet-Friendly Home<\/h2>\n<p>These are the <u><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mottomortgage.com\/blog\/top-10-dog-friendly-features-consider-when-buying-home\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">features<\/a><\/u> that dog owners are sure to appreciate in their future home:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A walkable, low-traffic <u>neighborhood<\/u> with nearby parks.<\/li>\n<li>Proximity to pet stores, veterinarians, groomers, and doggie daycares.<\/li>\n<li>Open floor plans with room to play.<\/li>\n<li>A <u><a href=\"https:\/\/www.networx.com\/article\/best-type-of-fence-for-a-dog\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">fenced yard<\/a><\/u> for canine safety.<\/li>\n<li>Easy-clean, scratch-resistant floors.<\/li>\n<li>A mudroom to clean paws and corral pet supplies.<\/li>\n<li>A bathtub or large, enclosed shower for easy bathing.<\/li>\n<li><u><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehonestkitchen.com\/blog\/20-landscaping-plants-dog-owners-should-avoid\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Non-toxic<\/a><\/u> landscaping<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>.It\u2019s not easy to find all these features in a single home, let alone one that\u2019s in your budget, so when you find the perfect dog-friendly house, you should jump at the opportunity. If a house has everything you need but is a little smaller than you\u2019d hoped for, don\u2019t let it stop you from buying. Smaller homes offer great perks, like less maintenance and lower utility bills, and you can easily store infrequently-used items, like recreational equipment and seasonal d\u00e9cor, in a nearby self-storage unit.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Preparing for the Move<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Once you\u2019ve found the right house, start planning your move. If moving locally, consider boarding your dog until you\u2019ve settled into the new place. This will also help with <u><a href=\"https:\/\/www.realtor.com\/advice\/sell\/sell-home-pets\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">showing your old house<\/a><\/u>, as most buyers don\u2019t want to be greeted by a dog when they walk in the door!<\/p>\n<p>Besides Fido himself, be sure to remove all other traces of him from your current abode when you\u2019re ready to show it. If you currently rent, removing pet stains and odors ensures you\u2019ll get most or all of your security deposit back, and owners will make a better impression on potential buyers who don\u2019t see signs of pet damage.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-45\" src=\"https:\/\/www.armstronganimalclinic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/iStock-922754114.jpg\" alt=\"Cleaning supplies around a wooden deck\" width=\"395\" height=\"263\" \/><\/p>\n<p>In addition to thoroughly dusting, sweeping and mopping, get rid of stains your pooch left on carpeting with an enzymatic cleaning solution; be sure to <u><a href=\"https:\/\/www.homeadvisor.com\/r\/removing-pet-odor\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">let it soak<\/a><\/u> so it absorbs as much odor-causing material as possible. Scratches caused by excited paws on wood surfaces can be lightly <u><a href=\"https:\/\/www.familyhandyman.com\/doors\/repair\/easily-repair-pet-claw-marks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">sanded down and stained<\/a><\/u>. Finally, if you have furniture that\u2019s been clearly damaged by your critter, move it out of the house as soon as you list your property. Even if you\u2019ve removed all other traces of pet ownership, a doggy-damaged couch will make shoppers wonder where other pet destruction may be hiding in your home.<\/p>\n<p>Once your house is ready, it\u2019s time to make a plan for your pup. If you\u2019re moving long-distance or boarding isn\u2019t an option, we\u2019ll discuss other strategies for managing your dog\u2019s moving anxiety below. In the meantime, start collecting veterinary records, shopping for vets\u00a0and dog walkers in your new area, and updating your pet\u2019s tags, microchip data, and registration to reflect the new address.<\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2>Moving Day and Your Dog<\/h2>\n<p>Moving is tough on dogs! Pups get anxious watching their owners pack up the house, and that anxiety often leads to unwanted behaviors during the move and once you\u2019re in the new house. The last thing you want is a nervous pooch having accidents on freshly-cleaned carpets or tearing up the house you just bought, so it\u2019s important to manage your pet\u2019s <u><a href=\"https:\/\/naturalpetorganics.com\/how-to-ease-your-dogs-anxiety-when-moving-to-a-new-home\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">anxiety<\/a><\/u> during the transition.<\/p>\n<p>If doing your own packing, start with things your dog isn\u2019t likely to notice missing. You can safely pack up the contents of attics, basements, and closets without triggering your pet\u2019s anxiety, but avoid disassembling furniture and other major changes until moving day.<\/p>\n<p>On moving day, dogs should be crated, boarded, or sent to doggie daycare to prevent an escape. Moving crews will be in and out of your house with doors open. Even if your dog isn\u2019t typically an escape risk, the chaos of moving day could trigger uncharacteristic behavior.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-48\" src=\"https:\/\/www.armstronganimalclinic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/iStock-917333612-1500x1001.jpg\" alt=\"A yellow lab on a couch with their human\" width=\"369\" height=\"246\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.armstronganimalclinic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/iStock-917333612-1500x1001.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.armstronganimalclinic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/iStock-917333612-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.armstronganimalclinic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/iStock-917333612-2000x1335.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 369px) 100vw, 369px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>From finding a pet-friendly home to preventing a moving-day escape, there\u2019s no doubt that dogs make a big move more challenging. However, the extra effort needed to keep your dog safe and happy pales in comparison to the joy your four-legged friend brings! If you\u2019re having trouble finding a home that fits your needs, talk to a real estate agent who understands the needs of doting dog owners.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019re the kind of person who views your dog as part of the family, it\u2019s only natural that you\u2019d make pet-friendly features a priority when buying a home. After all, you want your pup to love your new house just as much as you do. 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