Safety for your dog

Just like having to child proof your home you have to do the same for your dog. The purpose is to protect your dog not to protect your home from your dog s most people do. Most people end up punishing the dog by locking them up in a room or crate rather than put things out of the dogs reach. Take for example the cords on window blinds, they can become an attractive trap for puppies and dogs who choose to play with them. The best solution is to tie the cords up and out of the way. Power cords pose another threat. Either cover them in a tube, unplug them from the wall or teach the dog not to chew them.

If you have a dog that likes to drink water from the toilet you can either let them continue but never put any chemicals in the toilet water to keep the toilet clean, or you can shut the toilet lid and teach the dog that drinking from the well in the bathroom is not allowed.

Most dogs don't get into the household chemicals but keeping them out of the dog's reach or access is best. You can purchase child cabinet locks for your cupboards should your dog show an interest in getting into them.