Getting a new puppy is an exciting time for your family. Howerver, the joys of puppy kisses and walks in the park are intermixed with chewed shoes and other acts of curiosity. Keep your home and puppy safe by following these tips to dogproof your house.

Preventing Scratches and Claw Marks

Young dogs use its paws to explore their home. However, this curiosity often leads to tears in screens and scratches on furniture or walls. Since these projects are costly to repair, prevention is key. Installing pet resistant screens Rush NY on doors can help prevent accidental tears from a young puppy’s sharp claws. Inside the home, you can use plastic guards on wood doors to block claw marks and put covers on upholstered furniture to protect against rips. 

Ensuring Your Belongings Don’t Become Chew Toys

Just as your puppy explores with its paws, it also loves to try new things with its mouth. Everything is a toy in their mind, and it is up to you to make it difficult to have access to items that aren’t for them. Just as you would proof your home from a toddler, put up all things that it can reach and may chew. This includes medicine bottles, electrical chords and socks and shoes. Be sure to provide your puppy with plenty of toys that it can chew, bite and destroy for fun. 

Keeping Your Snacks to Yourself

As your puppy spends its day playing and exploring, it also works up an appetite. Puppies aren’t picky when it comes to food and often enjoy you sharing your snacks. As tempting as it may be to give it a treat, people’s food is not a good option. Fun treats such as chocolate, coffee and items with xylitol and other additives can be life-threatening to your puppy. Instead, keep plenty of dog snacks on hand to keep your puppy happy.