Cats running away from new homes are common, but there are simple things you can do to reduce this risk:

Settle her into one room to begin with. The laundry is a good place, as she'll need to have her little with her because she should be dept here for a bout a week. Keeping her in one room is less distressing for her than if she was allowed to roam the new house unchecked.

After the first week, let her out into one room at a time. This might take a few days - don't rush it. Be sensitive to how stressed she may be - if she's relaxed, this process will be quicker.

Let her outside after you're comfortable that she has adjusted to her new home. Watch her carefully and don't let her outside unsupervised until you think she's happy to stay around.

Having a well-trained dog means you can do so much more together such as going to the park and knowing that when you call, you furry friend will come back. Basic training is all that's needed, but for it to be effective, it must be done well.

Start with "Come". This command is important because, once your dog has come to you and is giving you his attention, you can then lead on to other commands. To get your dog to "Come", follow these steps:

Get his attention: Wave your arms, make a noise, and call his name. Then only say the word "Come" once he is coming towards you.

Discover your pressure path and learn how to take a more relaxed route. If you agree with three or more of the statements in the four-stress cycle below, you could be in danger of slipping into that tension trap.

Stress cycle 1
I'm not a spontaneous person, I react badly to change, I 'over think' situations, I live in the past, I prefer things the way they were, or It happens when: Your life is disrupted by something major (a new job or home, getting married or breaking up) and you find yourself feeling unable to cope.

Stop the slide: Don't wallow in what was actively try to address new circumstances. The things we get stressed about often haven't happened yet and may, in fact, never happen. You should talk about your fears with a friend - this can drastically reduce anxiety levels.