Puppy proof…this doesn’t mean you’ll be able to resist that adorable little face or those big beautiful eyes. It doesn’t mean you will be able to stand against that sweet puppy breath (Favorite. Smell. Ever.) it just means your puppy will be safe exploring your home. Making your house safe for your puppy is a lot like making your house safe for a toddler. Make sure all cords are out of reach, don’t leave things on the floor or where she can reach them. If she chews something up just remember it’s not her fault, it’s yours for leaving it where she can get it. Having a puppy or a dog is like having a perpetual toddler. Which is why she will also need her very own place, a crate. We’ll talk more about these later, but trust me you will both be happy she has one. Now that the inside is taken care of lets talk about the outside. Fenced yards are wonderful for playing with your dog, exercising her, and housetraining her, but a horrible place for her to live.
Still want a dog? Great, but we’re still not ready to bring her home. I just want to remind you of something no one wants to think about when they are falling in love…she is going to be expensive. Now she isn’t going to be the original “material girl” but she will need food, vet trips, and training. She is yours to take care of for the rest of her life, so step away from the puppy breath and make sure you are in it for the long haul. I knew you would be. We’re not ready to start looking yet, but I know when we are you are going to be a great dog owner.
Till next time, I wish you puppy breath and unconditional love.
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