How to Puppy Proof Your Home
We know you want to keep your puppy safe and happy. Here are five must do items.
The good news is they are easy!
1. Household poisons
Be sure that all poisonous items are out of reach. Household cleaners, laundry detergents, bleach, disinfectants, insecticides, cleaning fluid, fertilizers, mothballs, antifreeze, insect poisons, rat poisons… put them in cabinets that are locked or out of reach.
2. Electrical cords
Unplug, remove or cover any electrical cords in your puppy’s area. Chewing on these cords can cause severe mouth burns, electrocution, and fires.
3. Heights
Close off balconies and high decks. Puppies – and small mature dogs – can slip through openings and fall.
And don't worry, as your puppy matures you’ll be able to loosen the reins!
4. Precious items
Place shoes, glasses, purses etc. out of reach. When your puppy is very young, he or she does not yet know a bone from a Manolo Blahnik so if you don’t want it chewed, place it behind a closed door or out of reach.
5. Small things
Scan your home and clear anything small your puppy might swallow. Small toys, needles/thread, stray nails, buttons, all of these things can cause harm to a naïve puppy.
