Pets love schedules. You might not realize it, but your dog or cat is paying attention to when you wake up, when you play with them, when you feed them, when you’re gone for long periods of time and when you go to sleep. Sticking to a schedule is important to keep your pet comfortable; an animal is more likely to act out when its schedule is compromised or its environment is drastically changed. Keep your schedule as consistent as possible, and avoid major changes in your home when pets are in residence. If you’re doing something big, like renovating a room or doing construction, keep your pet in a quiet room with items that are comforting to them until the change is complete.
