Before you bring your new puppy home, you have to safeguard your possessions against the imminent damage he could cause. Put away expensive breakables and other items which your puppy might find interesting. Dangling drawstrings from indoor blinds or curtains are very attractive playthings, so keep them tied and well out of reach. Trash bins should always be locked away.
Puppy proofing your home is also important so your little one doesn’t injure himself. Cable organizers are great for stowing away electrical cords and wires that your teething puppy might chew on. Fence off or install barriers on balconies, patios, fireplaces, and swimming pools. Mothballs, rodent poison, insect repellants, and fertilizers should be inaccessible to your puppy. Indoor or garden plants should be nontoxic.
Before you let your puppy out of the house, make sure the garage and shed are locked. Check for nails, screws or any sharp object protruding from the fence or gate. Provide him with chewing toys and a sandbox where he can dig and bury bones.
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