Puppies are cute, cuddly, and playful, but they’re also destructive and somehow are the most skilled escape artists known to man, so how can you keep them safe? A new puppy needs to be watched like a hawk to prevent them from chewing on wires around your TV, computers, and appliances or eating things that could make them sick.
If you have a new pup, here are some tips for managing their environment:
Supervising Your Puppy During Play Time
Puppies need space to run around and explore; however, make sure that this play area is safe for them by removing potential hazards, things they can knock over and fall on them, and items they shouldn’t be eating. If you can’t watch your puppy the entire time they’re playing, we suggest investing in an appropriate-sized indoor playpen that you can easily set up and take down when playtime is over.
Remove Dangerous Items From Your Home
Removing items from your home that can injure your puppy or worse, is essential during the first few weeks and months of training. This includes things that are low-lying enough for your puppy to get into or not secured in a cabinet. Some examples of this would include burning incense on your coffee table, candles, shoes, remote controls, decor items, books, etc.
Secure the Space to Prevent Escapes
Your puppy is going to be very curious, and they can get into trouble if you aren’t careful! Here are some tips for keeping your new puppy safe:
- Use a crate for training and for sleeping. For a more in-depth guide on crate training, check out this blog.
- Make sure your puppy does not have access to stairs or high areas where he could jump off without warning until they are able to walk up and down and jump safely.
- Check your fence for any holes or escape routes.
Provide Your Puppy With Safe Chew Toys
When you have a new puppy in the house, it’s important to provide them with safe chew toys. Puppies will chew on anything they can get their paws on, and this can result in damage to your furniture and other household items like shoes, decor items, walls, and even flooring sometimes. It’s also important to consider what type of chewing habits your puppy has when shopping for a new toy.
Puppies who are teething may require something harder than usual, so they don’t hurt themselves while chewing on their new favorite toy (or whatever else is nearby). If you notice that your dog tends toward destructive behavior when he or she feels frustrated or bored, make sure there are plenty of appropriate toys available at all times!
It’s important to supervise your new puppy whenever possible, especially until they learn how to behave around the house. We hope this article has helped you understand how to properly manage your new puppy’s environment. We know it can be a lot of work, but it’s also a lot of fun!
