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Puppy Proofing Your Home

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Photos by Erika Hodges Every other month, our pet expert and Canine Coaches dog trainer, Jill Bailey, will answer your pet questions. Email her at jill@m3group.biz. For more information on Canine Coaches visit caninecoaches.com. With the arrival of a couple new additions to the M3 Group family, the parent company of Capital Area Women’s LifeStyle Magazine, a Yorkie puppy and a Miniature Dachshund puppy, it’s a perfect time to talk about getting your house and family ready for that new puppy! There are many things to do to prepare for a new pup, assuming that the puppy has been introduced to all human and animal family members, the first step is to puppy-proof! Remember the importance of managing the environment; if you don’t want your puppy to have something, don’t leave it where they can get to it. A few things to keep in mind: Keep trash cans out of reach or bags tied so the puppy can’t get into them. All cleaning supplies, medications and chewing hazards must be out of the reach of your puppy. Their natural curiosity will keep them investigating everything, so keep all potentially toxic items out of reach and closed up in cupboards. This can include certain plants and flowers as well. You might not think twice about that paperclip on the floor, but if there is a puppy in the house you should! All small items like office supplies, hair ties, earrings or any jewelry, etc. should be put in a place out […]

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