How to Puppy Proof Your Home

puppy_love Getting your family a new puppy is such an exciting adventure. There will now be a new family member to focus your attention on and give unconditional love to. With all the many joys having a puppy can bring, they also require a lot of responsibility. Similar to having a baby that just learned how to walk and talk, a puppy will need to be supervised or at least you will need to make some adjustments to puppy proof your home.

Why You Should Puppy Proof Your Home:

Puppy proofing your home means you have less injuries with your new furry friend. It also means you can have less property damage done to your home as well. Every young dog will learn by experience and they will chew your shoes, even your baseboards. They will climb things they shouldn't and even destroy a few household items via stains. This is all normal young pup life and placing furniture away from the animal that you do not want ruined or keeping the breakable items on higher shelf will decrease this behavior.

How to Begin Puppy Proofing:

To start, you can always get some additional tips from the Internet or by purchasing a how to book. There you will find endless tips and many ideas which you probably would not have thought of on your own. Moving trash cans and small glass items are usually the first steps to making your home safer for any animal. Also, it is always best to get the safety measuring tips for the inside and the outside of the home together.

Start Inside The Home:

Think of the worst case scenario when puppy proofing your home. Where will your pup be spending all of his or her time when you are at work all day long? If you have a door that the dog can get in and out of during the day to take bathroom breaks, then you can usually work away from the home in peace. If not, make certain they have a space to take care of those needs, something to chew on, and plenty of water to drink. Move items of high value away from the dog's reach at least until you know they can be trusted. Wires for electronic devices such as cable cords and telephone ones are commonly chewed on by puppies and should be concealed.

Outside Of The Home:

Perhaps you are one of the fortunate families that already possesses a fenced-in backyard for your pup. This is great news for play time, but what about when you are not supervising the animal? Can they jump with ease over the fencing? Can they get out of the area when not supervised? These are all elements that must be considered as you could run the risk of losing your new dog. Remove all sharp objects from the yard and close and lock up any sheds or tool areas that can also be hazardous to a puppy.