Puppies eat everything and are in to everything, which is why you’ll need to keep anything they can chew out of their way.

• Keep all electrical cables away from your puppy, as they will have a tendency to chew things. You can try taping cables to the wall with strong masking tape or invest in a cable tidy to prevent chewing.
• Don’t leave small items lying around, like jewellery, buttons, pens, coins, pins, needles, screws and marbles, as a puppy is liable to try to swallow them. 
• Avoid leaving food out on tables and counter tops within your puppy’s reach as it will get stolen. This is until your puppy learns that ‘no’ means no. 
• Lock away any cleaning products and medications that can harm dogs. Puppies are great chewers and even if things are in strong containers, they may be able to bite through. 
• Get a child gate to stop your puppy going into areas of the home that are dangerous. 
• Warn your children about the dangers of leaving chocolate lying around. This can kill a fully grown dog, never mind a puppy. 
• If you have a garden, make sure it’s adequately fenced. Remember, some puppies can jump quite high. 
• Remove all heavy objects that can be knocked over. You don’t want your puppy to end up with concussion.
• Remove all rugs, especially ones with tassels as they’re irresistible to puppies!

Extract taken from Caring for Your Dog - The Essential Guide. For more information on puppy proofing your home and taking care of your best friend, take a look at the book - available now in eBook and printed book formats. Buy the printed version and get the eBook free!