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How to Puppy Proof Your House


Most people will say having a new puppy in the house is a bigger shock than a new baby. With a baby you have plenty of time to get the house safe as they grow and develop. A puppy is in full-on grab-and-destroy mode from the day they arrive.

Follow our checklist to make sure you have properly puppy-proofed your house for your new arrival…

Poisonous Plants – Every garden has them. You can try to remove them but why not construct a secure pen in a sheltered part of the yard where you can leave your puppy safely during the day?

Chewable items – Anything that is left around the house is considered a chewable item when it comes to puppies. Everything chewable needs to be securely stored out of reach and make sure your rubbish bins and clothes baskets have lids. Vets commonly have to surgically remove satay sticks, corn cobs, cooked bones, kids toys, low quality dog toys, underwear or sanitary products.

Electrical cords – Cables need to be securely hidden behind furniture or enclosed in chew proof tubing called conduit. Whenever possible, unplug appliances when finished and put them away. Puppies can be tiny so block off access to behind entertainment units.

Household Cleaners and Medicines – Panadol or Nurofen left on the bedside table and handbags containing medicines and makeup all get chewed by puppies. Keep medicines and household cleaners in secure puppy proof cabinets and call a vet ASAP if ingestion is suspected.

Foods – Puppies are smart, and most learn to open kitchen cupboards and climb onto benches and tables. Many of our foods are poisonous to dogs but anything is dangerous in very large amounts.

Snakes and Spiders – Spiders love crevices and snakes love clutter and overgrown gardens. Get the whole family involved in tidying up the yard before your puppy arrives.

Swimming Pool – This is one of the most common dangers as if your puppy falls in they can’t get out. Securely block access to the pool.

Fences – This is the number one threat. As soon as you leave your puppy in the yard, they will try to get out and find you. Test your fencing as thoroughly as your puppy will.

Theft – Puppies are just like any valuable item and need protection. Plan the housing or puppy pen so that passers by can’t see or hear that there is a new puppy in the house or yard.

If you’re bringing a new puppy into your life, remember that puppies starting on raw can eat for the first 2 weeks for free! You must come into the store and discuss the dog’s breed and diet to qualify for this offer. T’s and C’s apply.

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