Environmental Tip #1
Puppy-Proof Your HomePlease be aware that a puppy can be like a toddler in terms of getting into mischief and things he or she shouldn't. There are dangers in the household that should be eliminated. So it is truly wise to puppy-proof your home and yard.
Electrical wires and extension cords should be elevated off of the floor and hidden from view as they are very tempting as chewable objects.
Puppy-proofing means securing or removing all dangerous items such as electrical cords, fertilizers, household chemicals, sharp objects and the like, having escape-proof fencing around the yard and creating a safe area indoors that the pup can call his own.