{"id":1176,"date":"2022-06-09T08:29:00","date_gmt":"2022-06-09T08:29:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bluffspetclinic.com\/blog\/?p=1176"},"modified":"2022-06-02T15:31:18","modified_gmt":"2022-06-02T15:31:18","slug":"best-practices-for-puppy-proofing-your-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bluffspetclinic.com\/blog\/best-practices-for-puppy-proofing-your-home\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Practices For Puppy Proofing Your Home"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Are you the proud owner of a new puppy? Congratulations! Puppies are adorably cuddly, energetic, curious and tend to explore the world through their mouths, aka chewing everything in sight. When teething, chewing can be a self-soothing behavior. While chewing surfaces like wood or plastic may provide some temporary relief, it is important to ensure your puppy\u2019s dental health<\/a> and prevent gum injury or infection. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You have to train a puppy on appropriate interaction within your home to make it a much more tolerable and enjoyable experience for everyone. The team<\/a> at The Bluffs Pet Clinic has a few tips for keeping your pet safe (and you sane) as they explore their new homes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Create A Space for Them<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

During the day, puppies might want to roam. Unless you want to keep an eye on your pup all day, you will want to restrict the terrain they can explore solo. It\u2019s important to set up a space for them to play and explore safely, like a playpen. Lay down puppy pads and make sure your pup has plenty of water. You should also leave a few puppy-friendly toys in the pen to keep them occupied and stimulated. Playpens should be big enough to allow your puppy to do its business in one corner and play and roll in the opposite corner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Picking-up<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Sweep your floor or lo-lying areas for objects your puppy might think of as a chew toy. You will want to be sure to keep the space clear of:<\/p>\n\n\n\n