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Remodeling your home can be exciting for you if you throw yourself headlong into it. But, how does your pet feel about it? Ongoing construction work in your house can and do upset your pets. Below are some simple tips to help your dog adjust to your home renovation:

Having your remodelling done by contractors means your dog will be seeing a lot of different people coming and going in your house for the duration of the work. Introduce your dog to the workers who will be there at least on the first day of the work by letting him/her sniff the air while they are around so he/she becomes familiar with their scent. This will assure your dog that the workers are not dangerous people. Put your pet in a smaller space like your laundry room together with his/her toys and a cozy blanket. Of course, make sure you check on them every now and then. While doing that, you can throw in a hug or two every time you drop in on them to make them feel they have not been forgotten. If it is a good day to be outside, and you have a fenced backyard, by all means let him/her stay there for a part of the day. Outside, the excessive noise like drilling, hammering and banging would not be quite as loud. Family and pet safety are of utmost importance during renovations. Be particular about dangerous materials lying around such as sharp objects, saw, power tools, paint thinner, sawdust and the like. Protruding or bare electrical wires and cords are highly attractive chewing material for your dog and highly shocking for them too when touched. To avoid having your pet electrocuted, inspect the work area daily for such things and try to hide them. Or better yet, try “cordoning off” the construction area so your pet cannot enter them. To better safeguard your family’s and pet’s welfare during re construction, you can do renovations one room at a time if you plan to “overhaul” your house.