How to save the house from the arrival of a puppy? Discover the golden rules to follow
1. Off with the carpets
The day before the puppy arrives, all the carpets must be removed. Until he learns that the needs are done outside, for a while the sweet creature will do the needs in the house. Dogs are very clean animals that do not like to dirty where they live so, if properly educated, they usually learn very early to poo outside - even in just a couple of days - while peeing is a speech that can last much longer. , even 3-5 months. Since these are puppies, accidents are always possible so, to avoid going to the dry cleaners every other day, it is advisable to forget to own carpets for at least the first 6 months of the dog's life.
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2. Precious objects? Point up
Puppies can be like little vacuum cleaners that munch and swallow anything they find. To avoid dangers for them and protect family assets, it is strongly recommended to move objects to heights that the animal does not reach even jumping (some can be very creative and do everything to reach a desired object) or even better to close them in drawers. unreachable or very difficult to open except by human hands.
3. No to sweets and candies scattered around the house
In some homes the coffee tables are adorned with beautiful containers filled with candies, chocolates and other colorful treats.With the arrival of the little quadruped they must disappear because the temptation to fish in delicacies could be as irresistible as it is dangerous for the animal. Furthermore, the containers, perhaps precious, could end up on the ground and break.
4. The protection of floors
The main issue when a puppy arrives at home is that it does not yet know how to make needs outside so the new owner must organize himself to prevent the floors from becoming like a freshly fertilized field. The experiences of successful methods are different so you have to try and see which one works in your case. Here are some possibilities that can be a salvation.
4a. Solution 1
Some cover the floors with newspapers so biological deposits are easy enough to collect and the floors are safe. The advantage is that newspapers are cheap, the disadvantage is that the house suffers from it in terms of aesthetics, the newspaper has a bad smell and is dirty.
4b. Solution 2
Toilet mats - there are some "diapers" for puppies that lie on the ground and absorb the creature's deposits. Their advantage is that they are white, odorless and placed on a floor they are not particularly unpleasant (certainly less so than newspapers). They cost a little and it is not certain that the puppy uses them: some are crazy about them, others like to approach and deposit just outside, others eat them ... It doesn't hurt to try!
4c. Solution 3
Some stipulate that the dog can only stay in one area of the house - for example in the kitchen - cover that floor with newspapers or hygienic rugs, and prevent him from going elsewhere by closing the door or locking it with a gate. This is a solution that we are against because it excludes the little one from family life, and it is already a bad start to coexistence.
5. And the plants?
Not everyone has plants and not all dogs love plants, but in the event that the two factors combine, we believe it is appropriate to take action to defend the green creatures. In addition, of course, educating the dog not to dig into the earth, eat flowers and leaves, etc. it is advisable to make it difficult for them to approach.
6. The garbage
Some dogs go crazy for garbage, then if there is recycling and can concentrate on the wet it is a real party. The thing to do is to arrange the waste where the puppy does not arrive, at the same time teaching them that the litter bins are off-limits. .
7. Patience first of all
Given the above precautions, anyone who takes a dog must know (and accept) what the creature brings with it. Some breeds (collies for example, or even flat coated ones) generally do not do damage and if they do they are very limited, others (for example cockers or labradors) are famous for their destructive potential. Those who take a dog must therefore prepare themselves psychologically and practically to face the possibility of having sofas, chairs, table legs, curtains, socks, etc. gnawed. In the event that the situation is unsustainable, in our opinion it is advisable to contact a veterinarian or a professional dog trainer because the behavior may not be the normal exuberance of the puppy but reveal some discomfort (for example frustration, lack of exercise, etc. ). That said, if you still have some doubts and don't know what to do, here are the reasons why having a dog will change your life (for the better) !!!
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