[deonk1]

I had the move from hell in September, and I only moved right down the street... so here are some things I did wrong, hopefully all can learn from me:

1- it's best to accept all help that is volunteered, I sent Harley away to a friends house for a few days to play with his friends Dexter and Newton (other yorkies) but I really should have sent him longer. he got under foot, and because of other problems he was unable to move freely into the apartment until late November.

2- plan, plan, plan.... cause even if you have the greatest plan in the world EVERYTHING can and most likely will go wrong (sorry I just had a horrid move). if you know the new place, try and decide in advanced where things should go, so that you can unpack and re-dog proof the quickest way possible.

3- Assure there are no prior issues such as bugs or mice in the new house/apartment BEFORE your baby arrives in the house. part of our reason Harley was bound in his room for 3 months was because we moved from a cockroach infested place and the new place had to be baited cause they came with us (yes... gross I know)... and Harley did get sick (we think he ingested a dead cockroach but will never know for sure) plus our new place had mice.... so we had bait and traps everywhere... it was hell.

The above post, nailed it right on the head, find the nearest emergency first, that way if something happens during the move you know right where to go.

If possible, have the place dog proofed before you let your baby out to explore, that way your baby will learn the place and it'll stay that way. Having a dog run around boxes and messy furniture, causes a hazard for something falling on them.

ArmaniMan nailed everything else on the head...

I just hope no one has to experience the type of move I went through in Sept. It was dreadfull.

Oh, and walk any planned routes for dog walks a few times first... cause I realized that there is always broken glass on one street, no matter what (we live in student areas near the school) if you take note of those, you can save your baby accidentally walking on something unpleasant, you may also make note of other dogs, that you may want to socialize with or avoid.