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.

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Puppies