Puppies & Preparations!!
The puppies are almost here and I thought I’d share with y’all all about puppy proofing!
Puppy Proofing Your Home
Similar to when your baby turns into a toddler and begins to crawl and discover his/her territory, so does a puppy when it gets to a specific age. Baby proofing devices and cabinet door guards are a must for new puppies. There are also some things that you can do to puppy-proof your home and make it safe for your little bundle of canine joy to explore and play. Some simple things you can do in your home to make it safer for your puppy include:
1.Cleaners and noxious substances must be stored in a locking cupboard in either the kitchen or a bathroom.
2.Clean up any antifreeze or other garage spills straight away so the puppy won’t lick the area.
3.Pick up anything small enough for a puppy to swallow off the floor.
4.Avoid having things near that the puppy might chew on, such as newspapers, books, and magazines.
5.Hide all electric wires and cables.
6. Put away shoes, socks and other similar items that tempt your puppy to make a meal out of them.s
7.Storeyour trash or wastebaskets under the sink or within of a cupboard.
8.Vacuum your carpets often to pick up things that might interest your pet.
9.Stow away objects like pens, pencils and other arts/crafts and sewing supplies.
10.Leave your cigarettes somewhere that the dog can’t access. (I only say this because a bunch of the farm hands smoke here!)
The yard is additionally part of your home. If you would like your pup to be safe and sound, you will keep the yard kept, free of garbage, and free of gaps and holes in the fence. Do you use chemical lawn treatments? If you do, ensure that your puppy is limited to that section of the lawn while the chemicals are drying or being absorbed. Do you have a garden? If your pup plays in the garden, he could be subjected to the substances in pesticides, fertilizers and the like. You can either use non-toxic fertilizers or train your puppy to stay out of the garden. Do you have a swimming pool? Once more, chemicals need to be vigilantly stored away. It would also be a good plan to have a fence around your pool to keep your puppy away from it.
One more thought, believe it or not, is who you let interact with your pup. It is your responsibility to tell people, whether visitors or family, on what activities are safe for your puppy. It is principally vital with children, as kids can get overly rough. Additionally, family members need to that specific foods like chocolate and particular bones can be damaging to your dog and they shouldn’t feed those items to your pet even if he begs for them.
And of course, you ought to keep a first aid kit near and in addition the phone numbers of your veterinarian and the nearest emergency animal clinic just in case an accident, illness, or injury should occur. By following these simple suggestions, you and your pooch ought to be able to enjoy a great and safe relationship.