Read About Puppy Proof Your Home

Getting a new puppy is a very exciting time for your household. While you´re looking forward to having the little darling in your life, you need to make sure that you have made their environment a safe place. Here are some things to consider:

1. Puppies can get into a lot of trouble very quickly. Initially, you will want to limit the puppy´s freedom to roam in your house until you know that they are beginning to acquire some self-control. Baby dogs are like baby people, in that they truly don´t know what is best for them or what will harm them. Preventing problems is far more effective than yelling at your puppy for doing something harmful.

2. If your puppy does get mischievous, you need to gauge your reaction to their action. If you see them headed for a pretty pair of shoes, a stern warning and removal of the temptation is definitely in order. If the shoes are in shreds and Junior is off playing with a different toy, he will not understand why you´re mad.

3. If your puppy is allowed in the yard, you need to be sure that this permitted area is safe and secure. You should check fences for areas that a small body could pass through, prevent access to bodies of water, and don´t landscape the dog´s area. You will also need to scoop up their poop daily.

   Most importantly, like any toddler, you should not forget to keep an eagle eye on your puppy when it is outdoors. You would not let a toddler wander around alone in the backyard, and you should never assume that your four-legged baby is any more equipped to handle the big bad world.

Puppy proofing is a necessary duty of owning a puppy. It is a hard life being a puppy in a new home when everyone is constantly saying "No!" to you. Before your puppy arrives, you should consider what your puppy´s limitations will be and work to make it easier for him to stay within those boundaries. If you put a little thought into your new pup´s home, he will be not only happy but also safe.