If your dog was used to a dog kennel when at your previous home then the smells in the new garden will be different to his old stomping ground. If you purchased a good quality dog kennel for your dog at your last home then you will probably be taking this with you to the new one.

If not, then you will no doubt be considering a new dog kennel. If your new garden is big enough then a dog kennel with an attached dog run is great as it will your dog the freedom he loves without the stress of him escaping in a strange area.

If your garden is already secure then a smaller kennel where he can retreat if the sun is too hot or the rain too heavy is another option.

Ideas-4-pets have an excellent selection of flat roof dog kennels, apex roof dog kennels, large dog kennels with attached dog runs and galvanised panels to build your own dog run to your own specifications.

Whatever you decide to provide for your dog when moving home, remember to give him lots of love and attention and reassurance. Once you move in he will want to run around the house as his natural curiosity will take over as he gets used to the different layouts and the different smells he will discover. Make sure that you take him out to explore the garden and walk him around the area regularly so that he soon gets used to his new surroundings.

Moving is a busy time for us but it is so important to spend some time with our pets so that they settle into their new surroundings smoothly

Once settled, just like us humans, your dog will soon get used to the differences in the house, garden and surrounding area and any stress he initially feels will soon evaporate.

Either way, a dog run could be the answer for you and your dog. You can build your own easily by purchasing galvanised panels which just bolt together to make a safe, sturdy run for your dog.

The galvanised panels come in different widths and can be purchased in bars or mesh. The bars can have 5cm gaps between them or 8cm gaps. The 5cm gaps are ideal for smaller breed dogs or puppies and the 8cm gaps are fine for all others. If you have an aggressive dog then the mesh would be more suitable.

ideas-4-pets have galvanised panels in various widths to suit your needs and they are available with doors or with a void cut out so that you can place a dog kennel up to the void to allow your dog access into the dog run. Roofs can also be purchased to protect your dog from the rain or the sun.

Building your own dog run with individual panels gives you the opportunity to build a dog run to suit your own needs and also allows to you extend the run if required as the panels can be added to at any time.

The panels are supplied with all the necessary nuts and bolts required to construct your dog run and the roof panels are also supplied with all necessary fixings. Because the panels are galvanised inside and outside, they will not rust and there is also no maintenance required.

Just make sure you have a suitable concrete base down (either slabs or solid concrete) and your dog run can be erected quickly and easily following the instructions provided.

Once assembled, you can rest assured that your dog is safely contained and cannot escape and neither will your dog be digging up the garden whilst you are at work – one happy dog and peace of mind for you.