Selecting a Dog
Puppy-Proof Your Home
A curious puppy explores the world mouth-first, which means the first weeks home are as much about hazard removal as they are about bonding.
Get Down to Puppy Level
Kneel and scan each room from a puppy’s eye height — loose cords, low shelves, and small objects that look invisible from standing height often become the first casualties of a curious mouth.
Secure the Kitchen and Bathroom
Cleaning supplies, medications, and certain foods — chocolate, grapes, onions — are common and serious hazards. Cabinet latches and a closed bathroom door go a long way toward preventing an emergency vet visit.
Create a Safe Retreat
A crate or pen with a soft bed gives a puppy a place to settle when unsupervised, and helps house-training progress faster by giving accidents fewer opportunities.
Did You Know?
A puppy’s adult teeth do not fully come in until around seven months of age, meaning the urge to chew — and the risk to your belongings — lasts well into its first year.
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