You’ve just moved to a new neighborhood but your four-legged friend is making it hard to meet new people. Why is your dog being aggressive after moving? When will your dog stop acting out after moving? What can you do to speed things up? How can you help your dog adjust to your new place?

Today, we’re going to give you the answers to all of these questions and most importantly, we’ll tell you how to stop dog aggression after moving. Soon, you’ll be able to take your dog around to meet the neighbors without worrying about what might happen. Won’t that be nice? Of course! So without further ado, let’s get to our article “My Dog Is Aggressive After Moving.”

How to Stop Dog Aggression After Moving

To stop dog aggression after moving, help ease their anxiety with the new location. That means you should make setting up a comfy spot in your new home a first priority, keep as many routines as you can going, give your dog positive attention, and take them on walks around the neighborhood while rewarding them with treats when they’re doing well.

All of these things will make the transition easier on your dog and should lessen their anxiety. They’ll also form positive associations with your new neighborhood, and will have somewhere to retreat to when they are feeling uneasy and stressed rather than feeling like they’re cornered, which could lead to them reacting through aggression.

But while this will get your dog to stop being aggressive after moving, it’s important to remember that the underlying behavioral issue (anxiety) that was causing all of this to begin with will still be present. And until you address this, any positive changes you see are only going to be temporary.

“Well, how do I make these changes last?”

By getting your dog to truly choose to follow your direction, that’s how. I tried many times to write out how you can do that before deciding it made more sense to just link you to the free video series that explains it better than I’d ever be able to.

The series is by a man named Dan who is one of the world’s leading dog obedience trainers. In it, he teaches you how to put an end to things like when your dog is being aggressive after moving and all other misbehavior using his fast and easy-to-follow methods.

In the first video, Dan will reveal to you why the two most common methods of dog training only doom you to failure. You can watch the video now by clicking here. Follow the proven system he’ll show you in his series and you’ll never have to spend another second worrying about your dog’s aggression after moving ever again!

Why Is My Dog Aggressive After Moving?

Your dog is aggressive after moving because they are feeling anxious and stressed. Everything is new to your dog, from the smells to the sights to the sounds. Your dog can smell up to 100,000 times better and hear 4 times farther than you, so there are all sorts of things you’re not noticing that can worry them.

When your dog is constantly bombarded with all of these new stimuli, it can be a lot for him to take in. This is especially true if your dog is not used to change or doesn’t handle transitions well. And all of this anxiety and stress of the new location will cause many dogs to react through aggression.

Whether your dog is aggressive towards your neighbors at the new place, barking when someone knocks on the door to welcome you, or whatever — you need to act immediately because aggression is just one small step from an actual attack. Your dog could soon be biting visitors or anyone else that makes them uneasy, so it’s important to handle things right away.

You would do this through behavioral training, which we went over in the first section of this article. You can go back to that now.

When Will My Dog Stop Acting Out After Moving?

Your dog will stop acting out after moving generally in about two to three weeks. During these initial weeks after your move, your dog will be anxious and on edge most of the time. Try to keep things as routine as you can. For example, if your dog is used to getting evening playtime and cuddles, make sure to make time for that even if you’re still busy unpacking.

How Can I Help My Dog Adjust to Our New Place?

To help your dog adjust to your new place:

• Make setting up a comfy spot or your dog’s crate one of your first priorities. If your dog is particularly anxious, try to put this spot in an empty or less-trafficked room so that they’ll have somewhere to retreat away from all the newness and activity.
• Keep as many routines as you can going. Stick to your usual feeding and walking schedules as best you’re able, and especially make sure to have time for anxiety-reducing play sessions. Do you usually play tug with your dog in the evening? Do whatever you can to not miss a day.
• Make time to give your dog positive attention regardless of whether they’re doing well or feeling down. That means pets, praise, play, cuddles, and treats. Even if your dog seems to be doing fine, something could be developing and this will help prevent that.
• Help to familiarize them with your new area. Take them for quick walks around the neighborhood, and bring along treats to reward them with when they’re doing well. This will also help them to form positive associations with living in the new neighborhood.

I’m sure you’re eager to see these changes in your dog so that you can enjoy your new neighborhood worry-free, so I’ll let you begin. Best wishes with everything, and thank you for reading this article “My Dog Is Aggressive After Moving.”