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How to Puppy-Proof Your Home: 7 Things to Keep Away
15.01.2024 19:00
A puppy is a joy and a responsibility.
If you decide to get a dog, you need to prepare your home for its arrival.
Puppies are very curious and active, so they can damage themselves or your property if not properly supervised.
Today you'll learn about seven things you should keep away from your puppy to keep him and your home safe.
Cords and wires
Cords and wires are one of the most dangerous things for a puppy. He may try to chew them or get tangled in them and get an electric shock or cut himself.
Therefore, all cords and wires from electrical appliances, chargers, headphones, etc. should be hidden behind furniture, covered with special boxes or wrapped with electrical tape.
Breakable objects
Breakable objects are another hazard for your puppy.
He may accidentally drop or break dishes, figurines, vases, mirrors, etc. and hurt himself with the shards or scatter them all over the house. Therefore, all breakable objects should be put on the top shelves, cabinets or closed behind doors.
Bulk products
Bulk products are also a potential threat to the puppy. It can rip open bags of flour, sugar, salt, cereals, etc. and stain everything around or even get poisoned.
Therefore, all bulk products should be stored in tightly closed containers or boxes in the kitchen.
"Human" food
"Human" food is another risk for your puppy. He may try to eat something that is not intended for him, such as chocolate, nuts, onions, garlic, mushrooms, etc. and get poisoned or allergic.
Therefore, all “human” products should be stored in places inaccessible to the puppy or kept away from him.
Books, magazines
Books and magazines are also attractive objects for a puppy. He may chew them or tear them into pieces and ruin your library or collection.
Therefore, all books and magazines should be put away in closed cabinets or shelves.
Rugs
Rugs are another thing that can become a victim of a puppy. He can chew them or do his business on them and ruin your interior or hygiene.
Therefore, all rugs must be removed from the floor or secured with special fasteners.
Household chemicals, building materials
Household chemicals and building materials are the most dangerous things for a puppy. He may try to chew or eat them and get severe poisoning or burns.
Therefore, all household chemicals, varnishes, paints, glues, nails, tape, etc. should be stored in closed cabinets or drawers away from the puppy.
Earlier we talked about how to properly wash a dog in winter .
