Should my dog be present on moving day?

On moving day there is a lot of commotion, open doors and unfamiliar noises, which can be stressful for dogs. We recommend leaving the dog with friends, family or at a dog boarding kennel. If that is not possible, it should stay in a quiet, closed-off room. This prevents escape attempts and unnecessary stress during the move with a dog .

How do I calm my dog during the journey?

Provide a well-ventilated, secure transport crate or a harness strapped in in the car. Familiar blankets and regular breaks with water and a short run help reduce stress. Calm music and a relaxed attitude on your part also have a calming effect on your dog. On a long-distance move in particular, enough breaks are crucial.

What do I need to register and deregister for my dog when moving to another city?

Dog tax is levied by the municipality: you deregister the dog at the old place of residence and register it at the new one; deadlines and forms are set out in the respective dog tax bylaws. In Berlin, since 2024, registration in the central dog register also counts as tax registration, and since November 2024 so does deregistration. Have the chip number and vaccination record ready.

How do I help my dog settle into the new flat?

Set up a familiar retreat with a basket and known smells straight away. Keep to fixed feeding and walk times to provide structure. Explore the surroundings together in small stages rather than all at once. That way settling in after the move usually goes stress-free within a few days.

What should I bear in mind on a long-distance move with a dog lasting several hours?

Plan enough breaks for drinking, toilet stops and short exercise, ideally every two to three hours. A well-secured transport crate prevents injuries when braking suddenly. Take enough water and the usual food to avoid stomach problems. On a long-distance move , an overnight stop is also worthwhile for very sensitive dogs.

Can my dog stay with a carer during the move?

Yes, for many dogs that is actually the least stressful solution. Friends, family or a professional dog boarding kennel offer a calm environment away from the moving commotion. That way our team can concentrate fully on the private move without open doors becoming a risk. Only collect your dog once the most important furniture is in place.

What equipment should be ready in the car for the dog?

The essentials are a secure transport crate or a seat-belt harness, water and food bowls, and enough drinking water. Add poo bags, a spare lead and a familiar toy for reassurance. A small first-aid kit for animals provides extra security on the road. That way your dog is well looked after during the move with a dog .

How do I stop my dog running away on moving day?

Secure doors and exits consistently, for example with a safety gate or a closed room. An up-to-date collar with an address tag and a working chip increases safety further. Explicitly ask helpers to close doors again immediately after carrying. These simple measures reliably prevent escape attempts during the move with a dog .

What should I do with particularly anxious or stressed dogs during the move?

For very anxious dogs, talk to your vet in advance about calming remedies or pheromone products. A quiet retreat with familiar objects also helps reduce stress. Avoid hectic movements and loud noises near the dog. Patience and routine are the key to success when moving with a dog .

Do I have to re-register my dog after the move?

Yes. Dog tax belongs to the municipality where you live; that is why you deregister the dog at the old place and register it at the new one. How much time you have for this is set by the municipality's bylaws – ask there. If you move within Berlin, report the new address to the dog register; this is free of charge.

How do I find a dog-friendly moving service?

Ask whether the company discusses the process with you beforehand – for example which room is cleared last and which doors stay closed. Get a fixed price after a survey and clarify liability: for removal goods, § 451e HGB applies at €620 per cubic metre; no removal company is liable for the dog. Reviews from other customers also give you an impression.

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Moving with a dog: tips

With a plan, moving with a dog is calmer: dog register, dog tax, the journey and the first days in new territory.

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Moving with a dog: furniture in the lorry, dog in the car with you

Tips for owners

Unsere Firma is based in Berlin-Moabit (Stromstraße 21) and carries furniture and boxes – meanwhile your dog stays with you or with friends.

For a dog, moving day is above all loud and confusing: open doors, strangers, boxes. When moving with a dog, we therefore agree with you which room will be cleared last, so that your dog can stay there behind a closed door – or spends the day with friends straight away. We carry the furniture, you look after the dog: a removal company is not liable for live animals under § 451d HGB, so the dog travels with you. You can read how we organise the private move there.

To make sure your dog does not slip out, we agree before the first box which doors stay closed; a sign on the room door shows all carriers where the dog is waiting. We charge for the move at a fixed price after a survey. For your removal goods we are liable under § 451e HGB at €620 per cubic metre; additional insurance is possible. If you are moving within Berlin, report the new address to the dog register afterwards – free of charge.

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Request a no-obligation quote: after the survey we quote a fixed price for the move. We are based in Berlin-Moabit (Stromstraße 21) and agree the process with you so that your dog notices as little of the commotion as possible. Call us on 01625978461 – then we will discuss the date, the order of the rooms and who looks after the dog.

Quotes available individually based on workload, scheduling and the desired scope of services.

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Furniture with us, dog with you

A calm process for owner and dog

We are based in Berlin-Moabit (Stromstraße 21) and, when moving with a dog, take care of packing, transport and reassembly. We do not transport the dog itself: it travels with you in the car, in a secured crate or strapped in. We clarify in advance which room stays as a retreat until the end and when the front door has to be open. We charge a fixed price after a survey; for your removal goods we are liable under § 451e HGB at €620 per cubic metre.

Packing Service

We pack the basket, blanket and bowls last in a marked box, so that with the packing service the familiar things are the first to be unpacked.

Office Move

If the office dog is coming along, we plan a quiet room for the office relocation so that it is not in the way between trolleys and crates.

Senior Move

If an older person is moving with a dog, we set up the sleeping place and feeding corner first, so that the daily routine continues during the senior move.

Furniture Transport

We protect stairs and door frames with blankets, and the dog waits behind a closed door – safe for animal and furniture during the furniture transport.

DOGS & AUTHORITIES

Six points for dog owners

As well as moving day, moving with a dog involves a few formalities: dog register, dog tax, liability insurance and, for a move abroad, the EU pet passport.

Berlin dog register

In Berlin every dog must be registered in the central dog register. You report a new address there yourself, free of charge.

Dog tax

Since 2024, registration in the Berlin register also counts as registration for dog tax; elsewhere the municipality regulates this.

Liability insurance

Dog owners in Berlin need dog liability insurance with cover of at least one million euros – report the new address.

Microchip

In Berlin a microchip is compulsory. Also change the address in private pet registers if your dog is listed there.

Moving abroad

Your dog travels to another EU country with a chip, a valid rabies vaccination and the EU pet passport from the vet.

The first days

Fixed feeding and walk times and short rounds of the building help your dog get to know its new territory step by step.

FOR SMALL LOADS

Little to move? Part load!

Ideal for just a few pieces of furniture

With a shared load, several consignments share one transport, which saves costs over long distances. Because the furniture then arrives within a time window, your dog should be well looked after until then – with friends, in a dog boarding kennel or with you in the new flat.

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We take care of every detail

Whether within Berlin or as a long-distance move: your dog travels with you, not in the furniture van. On long routes, plan regular breaks for drinking and toilet stops, and keep water, bowl and lead to hand. If the move changes your municipality, dog tax comes into play – how that works at the old and new place of residence is explained in our article transferring dog tax.

Planning safe and relaxed

Decide who looks after the dog on moving day and which room is cleared last. Then your private move, senior move or student move runs around the dog instead of straight through its territory.

Furniture, boxes, transport routes

With a packing service, careful furniture transport and a small transport for the crate and basket, familiar things stay to hand, and doors are only open as long as necessary.

Costs, timing and special cases

The fixed price depends on volume, floor and route, not on the dog. With a shared load or furniture taxi a time window applies – plan the dog's care accordingly.

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FAQ

Frequent questions

Preparation, the journey, dog register, dog tax and settling in – answered briefly.

Get your dog used to boxes, the sound of tape and empty rooms early on, so that the move with a dog does not come as a sudden shock. Keep familiar routines such as feeding and walk times as far as possible. A familiar toy or a blanket with a known smell provides additional security. This noticeably reduces stress and your dog stays more relaxed.

Preparation: how moving day with a dog goes smoothly

Get your dog used to moving boxes and noises a few days before the move with a dog, so that the situation feels less strange on the day itself. Keep food, water, lead and a familiar toy to hand so that your dog is looked after during the commotion. On moving day it is best to leave your dog with a familiar person or in a separate, quiet room.

That way you avoid doors standing open and your dog bolting in a panic. You should also have an up-to-date collar with an address tag and a photo ready in case of emergency. Our team also takes care to secure entrances and exits while furniture is being carried.

Arrival: settling the dog into the new flat

After the move with a dog, your four-legged friend needs time to explore the new surroundings in peace. First set up a familiar retreat with basket, blanket and bowls, so that your dog can find its bearings quickly. Avoid too many unfamiliar visitors in the first few days, so that your dog does not feel even more overwhelmed.

Walk around the immediate area together so that your dog gets used to new smells and paths. Fixed feeding and walk times give additional security and make settling in noticeably easier. This way your dog usually finds its way around its new home within a few days.

Calculate your move

This is how you can easily calculate your move yourself:

€339 – starting price for a 1-room flat
€584 – starting price for a 2-room flat
€905 – starting price for a 3-room flat
€1,279 – starting price for a 4-room flat
individual quote – for a house or villa
€4.15/km – for long-distance moves

For a binding quote we recommend a free survey.

What affects the costs of your move?

The main cost drivers include the volume of your household goods and the distance, which is charged from €4.15/km. The floor and lift also have an effect – without a lift the effort increases significantly. A parking restriction zone (Halteverbotszone) can also be useful. We also offer furniture assembly and a shared load.

Service overview of our moving service

Here you find all the offers we hold ready for your move.

Part load: Efficient and good-value for smaller transports. Part load
Company move: The smooth move for your company. Company move
Furniture transport: Safe, fast and reliable. Furniture transport
Home move: Your personal moving companion. Home move
Move with assembly: We rebuild everything professionally. Move with assembly
Clearance: For a tidy new home. Clearance

With a dog to another city

On long routes, too, we drive the removal goods from Berlin (Stromstraße 21) while your dog travels with you. Routes are listed under long-distance moves, places with their own pages in the locations overview.

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