How to Puppy Proof Your House

Before you welcome your new furry baby home, It is essential to prepare your home to receive them. This means acquiring the excellent food available for the puppy (and the correct quantity) and other essentials listed in the list of puppy necessities. Because your home is likely to be the location where your pet spends most of the time, it’s essential to take the time to ensure that you have a safe and secure environment for your pet. This guide will help you ensure your puppy is safe outdoors and indoors.

Puppy proofing indoors

One of the most effective methods to figure out the best way to ensure a house is puppy-proof is to walk around on all fours and reach your puppy’s level. Check for objects that puppies could be entangled or chew in and tiny areas they can squeeze through. Here’s a list of the things your puppy might be involved in that you must keep safe before taking your puppy home.

Small items that they can bite puppies are known to chew on everything. Remove any potential choking hazards such as coins, magnets, paper clips, rubber bands, and jewelry.

Batteries and electronic devices: Anything with batteries (remote controls or key fobs, etc.) must be kept out of your dog’s reach. If they chew or swallow the batteries, it could be extremely hazardous.

Cleaning products: Keep cleaning supplies on shelves high or behind doors fitted with child-proof latches. If it comes to cleaning (especially floors), be sure your dog is not in another room in your home to ensure that they don’t get impacted by the vapors of chemicals.

Poisonous plants: Move toxic houseplants so your pet can’t eat them.

Stairs: Falling on the stairs can be a risky puppy danger, So make sure that the doors that lead to the stairs are shut, and keep any other stairs off that have a baby or pet gate.

Meds: Avoid keeping medications, even pill bottles, in the reach of your dog (on table tops, counters in bathrooms, or even on night tables).

Windows and doors: Always keep windows and doors shut to ensure that your puppy isn’t able to get outside of the house. Ensure you secure any cords attached to curtains or blinds so that they don’t get caught on your puppy’s neck.

Sharp items: Keep Sharp objects (knives or razors, scissors, and so on.) away from your pet’s reach to keep little Fido in the event of swallowing these up or cutting themselves.

Trash cans Dogs would rather have nothing more than smelly trash! Make sure that the lids of your trash cans are secure. If pets eat garbage, it could upset their stomachs, and it can also be harmful.

Toilets Make sure the lids of your toilet are shut so that your dog will not try to drink water from the toilet or slip into it.

Consider also giving your puppy a “safe space,” like the crate or a cozy couch in the basement, to keep them secure and to hide when they want to relax.

Puppy proofing outdoors

Backyards serve a dual purpose: to serve as your puppy’s toilet (once they’re toilet trained, at the very least) as well as a playground. This space must be secure for your puppy, as well! The tips listed below must be considered to ensure your pet’s safety.

Fences: The safest yards have fencing. If you can, ensure that your fence is sufficiently high that your dog won’t be able to jump over it or crawl through holes.

Get rid of poisonous plants. Get familiar with the types of plants that pose a danger to dogs. Get rid of any plants that could be growing in your yard.

Areas around the pool that are gated: As is true with toddlers, pools pose very danger for puppies. A fence around the pool can stop your puppy from getting into it.

Keep your lawn neat: Ticks and other harmful creatures are more likely to be able to hide in tall grassy areas.

Beware of chemical substances: Keep your dog in a secure area if your yard has been treated with fertilizers, insecticides, or pesticides.

Regulate the temperature of their fur: Avoid taking your pet outdoors for too long during extreme weather conditions, and ensure you offer shade during hot days and layers of protection for colder days. Be sure to keep them hydrated at all times.

Get rid of the poo: Clean up after your pet to keep the lawn looking clean and stop your four-legged friend from attempting a bite of their waste.

Keep an eye on: Puppies should never be left out in the open. They’re extremely vulnerable, and it’s your responsibility to protect them.

If you think that puppies are lots of work is because they are; however, they’re worth the effort. Have fun with your furry friend!