PCS-ing with Pets!
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In the United States Armed Forces, a permanent change of station (PCS) is the official relocation of an active duty military service member – along with any family members living with him or her – to a different duty location. When these yearly or bi-yearly moves occur within the United States or abroad, military families often assume the people in the family are prepared for this chapter in life, but what about the pets? We need to consider our companion animal's needs, too. |
We may be experts at PCSing, but that doesn’t mean our pets are.
Like people, each pet is an individual with heir own preferences, fears, and past experiences that affect each one.
And much like humans, our animal companions have various relationships with each other within the family. We need to be mindful of this. And we must have compassion. Everyone experiences the stress and strain of a PCS.
Like people, each pet is an individual with heir own preferences, fears, and past experiences that affect each one.
And much like humans, our animal companions have various relationships with each other within the family. We need to be mindful of this. And we must have compassion. Everyone experiences the stress and strain of a PCS.
Whether you are new to moving within the Marine Corps or consider yourself a pro at this point, you will want to see this presentation.
Conscious Companion is an expert at moving with pets! And we approach all behavioral challenges from a holistic point of view. We provide your family with the latest science-based techniques and holistic tools. We teach you how to offer compassionate support for your pets before, pre-move, during, and after your permanent change of station move. We provide in-depth insight into how you can reduce everyone's stress so your family can move with grace and ease!
In our fun and enlightening presentation, we will address:
Conscious Companion is an expert at moving with pets! And we approach all behavioral challenges from a holistic point of view. We provide your family with the latest science-based techniques and holistic tools. We teach you how to offer compassionate support for your pets before, pre-move, during, and after your permanent change of station move. We provide in-depth insight into how you can reduce everyone's stress so your family can move with grace and ease!
In our fun and enlightening presentation, we will address:
- Transporting Pets Via Airlines
- Vehicle Safety and Considerations
- Medical Must-Knows & Must-Haves
- Cortisol, Trigger Stacking and Stress
- Species-specific management techniques
- Safety with kids and pets in cars and hotels
- Proper carrier set up for each species of pet
- How your kids can be a help during the move
- The many myths and misperceptions about pets
- Questions about PCSing with pets to consider now
- Stress management techniques for pets and people
- Why creating a “family countdown calendar” is critical
- Questions about PCSing with pets to consider post-move
- What a real “pet friendly” hotel is and why to avoid others
- How to minimize your pet’s fear and increase the fun during PCS
- Why the individual’s history, temperament, and preferences matter
- Tools you can use to make life for your pets easier during PCS moves
- The importance of creating a daily connection with your companion animals
- Why it’s essential to plan and prepare for your pet’s experience during a PCS
Are You Prepared?
Creating Time for Connection
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Medical Must-Knows
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Airlines
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Creating a Countdown Calendar
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Moving Together as a Team
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This presentation is a community service and is free to our Marine families.