CLOCKS CHANGE - SPRING FORWARD
CLOCKS CHANGE - SPRING FORWARD
In the UK the clocks go forward one hour at 1am on the last Sunday in March, and back one hour at 2am on the last Sunday in October. The change in timings can be confusing for us, but an even bigger change for our pets. When the clocks change, adapting to a new time can be confusing for us, but for our pets it can be completely baffling.
We lose one hour on the last Sunday in March, which means starting our daily routines just that bit earlier, as well as having lighter evenings. We gain one hour on the last Sunday in October, which means adjusting our routines just that bit later, as well as it becoming darker earlier. Unlike humans, our pets do not rely on an alarm clock to keep to their routines. It is up to us to ensure that they do not become stressed or confused by the change to their schedule.
Clocks going forwards routine
Although many of us quickly get used to this change, it can be harder for our pets to adjust. But you can help your pet if you are organised and prepare them a little bit each day in the lead up to the clocks going forward. Don’t try and force your dog to wake up an hour earlier, as this could be stressful to them. Make this a gradual change by adjusting their breakfast time over a week-long period by 10 earlier mins each day. This way will encourage them to wake up earlier knowing that they will receive their breakfast and naturally adjust their morning routine.
If your pet has a specific bedtime, then follow the same steps as above, but make their dinner time 10 minutes earlier each day. This may be tricky as many pets don’t go to sleep straight after their dinner, but there are things that you can do to encourage your pet to sleep earlier. Again, try to put them to bed 10 mins earlier each night for a week. You can also try taking them on a nice walk before bedtime to help tire them out.
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