You probably already take great care of your puppy, but there are bound to be a few things that even the most loving owner didn’t know. For the new year, think about the following list of care items from Puppy’s Place:
“Make a ’safe puppy space’ in your home. Whether you live in a house with a yard or in an apartment, your puppy should have a space that is safe and just for her.
She should have a safe place to go if she is scared or scolded. Beds, baskets, and especially crates make an ideal place for puppy. She should have dog toys of her own all over to dissuade her from things that are not. She should have a special place where her toys are kept so she knows which are hers.
Make sure her home environment is a safe puppy space. If you can, get down on her level and crawl around looking for hazards. It is amazing how the view differs from down there! Look for electrical cords, small balls and toys that pose a choking hazard. Make sure all cleaning products are put well away. She should have no access to medications or cleaning supplies of any type.
Things like onions and chocolate can be toxic to your puppy. Never feed your puppy anything except her food. Changing her diet regularly or offering table food could cause her serious illness.”