Make your home safe for your new puppy

You have made the decision to bring a new puppy to your home. You have researched which breed will best suit your family and lifestyle and have chosen where you are going to get your puppy from. You’ve bought some recommended puppy food and chew toys and now you’re just waiting for the time when you can bring your new family member home.

Before that time comes, there are still several things you need to do to make your home as puppy-proof as possible, not only to save you a lot of time and money if you chew on something you shouldn’t, but also to protect. your new puppy hurt.

Outside: Check all fences; make sure there are no holes big enough for him to crawl or get stuck.

Make a note of where you keep your garbage cans, etc. Can your puppy get into them or tip them over?

If you have a garden shed, make sure all harmful chemicals, etc., are off the floor and out of your reach; Just like a young child, your puppy will want to do as much research as he can.

Roll up your hoses and pick up any other garden supplies you might leave lying around unless you want to use it as a chew toy.

If you have a prized garden area, you may want to fence it off, as while your pup is young, they will most likely decide that digging up their favorite roses is more fun than digging up weeds.

Inside: If you have children, remind them that the new puppy will not understand that their favorite toy should not be bathed, so they will need to pick it up and put it away. Puppies do not understand the difference between what they can and cannot chew.

Make sure all your electrical cords are hidden.

Make sure all of your cabinets can be locked properly, again as young children they have an inquisitive nature and will want to know what is behind that partially closed door.

If you have stairs or a room that you do not want them to enter, you may consider purchasing a wooden or similar door that can be placed through the opening.

Be prepared for nighttime accidents by making sure you have enough newspaper, etc. to cover the floors where your puppy may be sleeping.

Training – You’ll want to start training your puppy as soon as possible and there are plenty of tips to help you along the way, but one of the key things to remember is consistency and patience.

Plan ahead what key phrases you are going to use, for example sit, sit, or flop, etc. and always use the same. Stock up on some puppy treats to use as a reward and remember to keep training fun and for a limited time only, your pup will get bored reasonably quickly, so keep it brief.

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