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Is your home Dog / Puppy Proof?
Before you bring your beautiful new puppy home, you need to make sure that your house is ready. Puppy proofing your home will not only benefit the handler and others in the house but also serves as a security measure for the new dog. If you are a first time dog owner and have no experience with a puppy I can tell you this; anything and everything your puppy is not supposed to chew or eat they will. Assume that anything in the room with your dog is something that they are going to chew; this is especially true with very young puppies and during the teething phase. Here a few tips that you may need to “puppy proof” your home. 1) Remove all Wires- Whether it be a phone cord, video game controller, television
2) Doggy Gates- Doggy gates are not designed to take the place of the crate!!!! However, doggy gates will help confine your pup into a certain area. It may not be possible to puppy proof the entire home. Give the dog its space to run and play outside of the crate. If you do not have a basement or fenced yard to play with your dog, do yourself a favor and invest in a Bargain Hound(reg) Wire Mesh Gate
3) Less is more- The fewer amounts of dangerous or sharp objects you have in the puppy’s play area, the better. The less amount of furniture the better. You do not want your puppy getting used to chewing apart your couches and expensive chairs. Keep your puppy away from furniture that you do not want to be ruined.
4) Always Have Toys Nearby- You should always have fluffy toys that will appeal to young pups nearby. This will do a few things. A fluffy toy will help build young pups focus. Focus is a good thing, but limited in younger pups. Every time the pup tries to chew your way, direct his/ her attention to the toy and then reward with praise. A bored puppy will always be looking for trouble, be sure to give your dog something to keep them busy. Chompion Dog Toys These are just a few suggestions that will serve as a guide to house breaking your new puppy. There is no rocket science involved. Its simple, anything you do not want your dog to get into, take it out and secure it else where. Not all puppies are equal, and not every breed is the same. Some will get the concept faster than others. Keep in mind the younger the pup, the longer it will take to master. Be realistic. We wouldn’t expect a six year old to drive a car. A puppy has psychological limitations as does young children. If you are going to bring a puppy home, make sure your home is ready for the puppy.
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wire or computer cable, make sure they are not in the same room as your puppy. Puppies have a tendency to chew and destroy any type of cord or wire, so you are best just to remove temptation and make sure your puppy is never exposed to wires and cords.
