![]() ![]() You should also get covers to secure wires and strands of lights, especially around the holidays. Invest in covers for your outlets-puppies can lick these and end up seriously hurting themselves. ![]() You should also make sure all food is stored in cupboards and not out on kitchen counters. Raisins, grapes, onions, garlic, chocolate and other items that puppies might find in the garbage can be toxic to dogs. Trash cans also contain plenty of food hazards for curious puppies. Also watch out for any trash or recycling that might be strewn around the house, such as aluminum foil, plastic wrap, cans with sharp edges, and even plastic canisters-which puppies can get their heads caught in. Hide your trash cans and diaper pails in closets or get securely locking lids. And remember, anything you’d take away from a toddler, you should keep out of reach from your new puppy, too. Then put away or secure those things.ĭon’t forget to get down on your knees so you can see your home from your puppy’s perspective, which might help you discover hidden dangers. You can start puppy-proofing a house by walking around your entire home and yard and imagining what a puppy could eat, climb or pull down. Puppy-proofing your house before your bundle of joy comes home is important because it can prevent them from sniffing out a whole bunch of trouble. Prior to bringing home a new puppy, you are going to want to make sure that your house is puppy-proof. Reviewed for accuracy on April 9, 2019, by Dr. ![]()
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