Preparing to bring home a furry bundle of wagging joy? Keep your puppy (and belongings) safe by following these tips.
6 Tips for Puppy Proofing Your House
1. Harvest your plants
Puppies are known to nibble indiscriminately – be sure they don’t munch on a toxic houseplant! Discover which of your plants are dangerous (azalea, philodendron and jade are a couple of) and either hang them high or make a neighbor’s day with a gift of green.
2. Hide your cords
Everything looks like a chew toy to pups, and electrical cords are no exception. If you cannot tuck them safely out of sight, try feeding cords through PVC tubing. Cords hanging from drapes and blinds also happens to be tempting to puppies. Tie them up out of reach.
3. Stash your trash
Items including Q-tips and twisty ties could cause serious damage if your puppy consume them. Chicken bones could be ever-so-enticing – and highly dangerous – to dogs. If you have under-counter space for storage that could accommodate your trash can, use it. Otherwise, make sure to use a sturdy trash can with a locking lid.
4. Secure your snacks
Avoid the temptation to slip your dog table scraps. Lots of common foods, like onions and grapes, are poisonous to dogs. Foods saved in plastic bags can also be dangerous, as puppies could suffocate on the plastic. Stash them on high shelves, or in pantries and cabinets.
5. Mind your pocketbook
Hang a hook or clear some space in a closet where you could place your purse as soon as you walk through the front door. You would be amazed how quickly a pup can pilfer pills, sharp objects, pens (which could leak all over your carpet), makeup along with dangerous items from your bag.
6. Store cleaners
Make sure all household cleaners, like laundry soap, pods, bleach and furniture polish, are stowed safe from the puppy in a cabinet that either locks or has a child-proof latch.
Do you need a home with a yard for your puppy to grow into? Nick & Cindy Davis can assist you here in the Tampa Bay and surrounding areas. We are always just a click here or call to 813-300-7116, let us get to work in finding you your new home.
