One last word. Let’s talk quickly about why to puppy-proof your house. Although we are very adamant about 100% supervision, we know that there will be the odd oversight. You want to be sure that if for whatever reason your puppy has escaped your notice and is roaming the house unattended, he does not come to harm. In much the same way that new parents safety-proof their home when a new child comes, you should do the same for your puppy.

You want to be sure that if for whatever reason your puppy has escaped your notice and is roaming the house unattended, he does not come to harm.

Get on your hands and knees and ensure that there is nothing toxic or dangerous within reach of your puppy’s mouth. It is not uncommon for dogs to chew anything and everything. They do not discriminate between what could be safe and harmful to them. It’s worth remembering that dogs do not have opposing thumbs. They explore the world with their mouths. So think about what they might encounter in those terms.

It is well worth the effort to make you home (and yard) safe for your puppy. It will give you peace-of-mind, on that one occasion that it escapes your notice that puppy is wandering the house unattended.

There is one added benefit to doing this work. When you are down on your hands and knees, you will develop and perspective o what it‘s like for a dog when they are out walking. You’ll become more aware of things like car exhaust, which is at their nose level.

It is well worth the effort to make you home (and yard) safe for your puppy. It will give you peace-of-mind, on that one occasion that it escapes your notice that puppy is wandering the house unattended.