Dog-Proofing
If you intend to keep your house in any semblance of order, you're going to need to dog-proof it. There are three ways to do this: block things off, make things unattractive, and move things you already own. We can give you advice about all of these, but we can only give shopping recommendations on the first two.
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Block Off
Your dogs, especially puppies, will likely fall and slip into, onto, and off of anything they can get their little paws on. This includes: down stairs, out of windows, and into pools and tubs. How can you prevent this?
Make Unattractive
Move What You Already Own
Dogs will chew and knock over everything they can. If you don't want them doing that, move it, buddy. Anything left on the floor will become a default dog toy, whether you like it or not.
* Especially bad: cords, choking hazards, trash cans, chemicals (especially
antifreeze), plastic bags, toiletries, bones.
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PetPlace says, "coins, pins, needles, rubber bands, paper clips, staples, nails, screws, yarn, thread, dental floss, earrings and other small jewelry, bells and small balls."
* Don't forget your lawn. If your dog plays on it, make sure it's free of hazardous chemicals and chewable lawn ornaments as well.
* These rules don't change on special occasions. If there's a holiday, birthday, or party and you have loads of streamers, tinsel, or ribbons, make sure to keep them away from the dogs as well.
