Puppy-Proofing Your House

Before you get your new loveable companian, you need to make sure you have a safe home for it. First make sure that nothing is dangling down like curtains or towels. Puppies will see that as a tug-of-war toy. Then make sure that nothing breakable is on the ground or on top of a high table. Your puppy might knock it down and make it break. Make sure that you have no poison some harmful spray that your puppy can reach and eat or lick. Poison for rats is liable to kill a puppy. Make sure you have a bunch of soft, squishy, and rubber toys for your puppy that are fun and squeaky to play with so that your puppy won't be tempted to chew on shoes and furniture. If your puppy starts chewing on your furniture, then you can buy a type of spray at any pet store called bitter apple spray that is totally pet and furniture safe. Spray it on the area that your puppy is chewing on and your puppy will eventually stop. Make sure that any visible cord is hidden. When you first bring your puppy home you should have plenty of toys, puppy food, doggie bags, blankets, a collar, leash, bowls, a harness, dog tags, registration papers, a crate, dog bed, and a safe and quiet room to out your puppy in.