Puppies

In the Home

An inquisitive puppy will want to

explore every nook and cranny of his

new home, so you need to make sure

the environment is free from potential

hazards. A puppy will investigate

everything with his mouth, which can be

deadly. He can jump up and pull things

on top of him. He can get stuck in the

smallest corner, and he can move with

surprising speed if a door is left open.

Look at your home from your puppy’s perspective

and try to eliminate possible danger:

• Tidy all electric cables so they are well out of reach.

• Check fastenings on all ground-floor cupboards,

particularly where cleaners/disinfectants are kept.

• Move valuable/breakable objects from coffee tables

or other surfaces where a puppy could reach.

• Make sure chidren’s toys are stored safely;

many accidents have resulted from a puppy

chewing and swallowing an unsuitable toy.

Puppies