{"id":283,"date":"2018-08-06T22:30:00","date_gmt":"2018-08-06T22:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.gramercyonthepark.com\/blog\/?p=283"},"modified":"2018-11-07T23:34:53","modified_gmt":"2018-11-07T23:34:53","slug":"how-to-welcome-a-new-pet-to-your-apartment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gramercyonthepark.com\/blog\/2018\/08\/06\/how-to-welcome-a-new-pet-to-your-apartment\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Welcome a New Pet to Your Apartment"},"content":{"rendered":"

Having a pet at home can be a wonderful addition. At Gramercy on the Park Apartments, we are a pet-friendly community. However, bringing a new pet home can be a bit overwhelming for everyone involved. You want your pet to feel comfortable and to relax, but for this to happen, you need to encourage good behavior and an anxiety-free living space.<\/p>\n

How to Bring Your Pet Home<\/h2>\n

It doesn’t have to be a challenge to welcome a new pet to your apartment if you plan for it. Here are a few simple steps to take to make it a success.<\/p>\n

Create a Welcoming Environment<\/h2>\n

Make your home more pet-friendly. Be sure your pet has space they can call its own. For example, select a corner for a bed or a place for your pet to retreat. If you plan to use a kennel for your pet, select an area that’s welcoming.<\/p>\n

Keep Your Pet Busy<\/h2>\n

Small toys, even intellectually challenging toys, can help to enrich your pet’s life. You will want to choose a few toys that allow your pet to remain physically active, too. Choose a cat tower, for example, for your kitten. You may wish to choose a few rolling and tossing toys for your puppy.<\/p>\n

Establish Toileting Early<\/h2>\n

Create a plan for your pet using the bathroom early on. Then, stick with it. All new pets need to go through a transition phase. But, if you invest the time in getting it right from the start, your pet will benefit for years to come.<\/p>\n

Exercise Outside<\/h2>\n

For many puppies and dogs, outside play is a must. Plan a daily walk or a play at the park. Some people enjoy taking their cats outside, too. Be sure to leash all pets for their safety.<\/p>\n

When you take these steps, you can welcome a pet to your home with ease. They will love their new home as much as you.<\/p>\n

Explore What a New Apartment Can Do for You<\/h2>\n

When the time comes to find a new apartment in Dallas<\/a> to call home, check out Gramercy on the Park Apartments. Call our team to learn about our currently available apartment homes.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Having a pet at home can be a wonderful addition. At Gramercy on the Park Apartments, we are a pet-friendly community. However, bringing a new pet home can be a bit overwhelming for everyone involved. You want your pet to feel comfortable and to relax, but for this to happen, you need to encourage good… <\/p>\n

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