I recently came across a question in the forums about a 2 1/2 old Pitbull that constantly steals food, which made me realize I’ve never covered dog proofing. So today, Pitbull Puppy Training Tips will cover dog proofing your home for your Pitbull puppy’s safety.
Related: How To Puppy Proof Your Home Before Adoption
Pitbull Puppy Training Tips – Dog Proofing
Any dog owner should dog proof their home. It’s especially important with Pitbull puppies because they are the perfect combination of power, tenacity, and stubbornness for getting into pretty much anything they see that interests them. Today in Pitbull Puppy Training Tips, I’m going to give you some pointers on dog proofing your home.
Door Latches
Not only are baby-proof door latches on cabinets important for small children, they’re also important for your Pitbull puppy. Puppies are just canine toddlers. They love to explore, and that exploration can lead to huge messes or huge medical emergencies. Make sure to install baby latches on all low cabinetry to ensure that your Pitbull puppy doesn’t get into anything that will make your house a total mess or that can harm your puppy.
Dog Proof Trash Cans
Pitbull Puppy Training Tips Pro Tip: Trash cans are bins of death.
That’s no exaggeration. Pitbull puppies are notorious dumpster divers. If they smell anything interesting in the trash, they’re all over it. A dumpster diving Pitbull puppy is more than a mess maker. It’s a medical emergency waiting to happen. Think about what can be in your trash or your recycling. Plastic containers. Plastic sheeting that you find on microwave meals. Popcorn bags. Because these all smell like food, it is highly likely that your Pitbull puppy will ingest them, and that can most definitely cause a bowel obstruction. Many times, an obstruction can be moved along with I.V. fluids, but sometimes, they require surgery. In either case, you’re looking at a hefty vet bill.
Baby Gates
Baby gates are another must on my Pitbull Puppy Training Tips dog proofing list. Baby gates help you keep your Pitbull puppy out of areas that it shouldn’t be in. These gates are great for keeping your Pitbull puppy away from the kids’ toys, the nice furniture, or any other place that you want to be free of the hair or possible destruction of your Pitbull puppy.
Related: Dog Gates for Stairs – Safety First for You and Your Family
Keep Toys Stored
Speaking of the kids’ toys, keep them stored away. When the kids aren’t playing, the toys should be put away. This is another big one on my Pitbull Puppy Training Tips for dog proofing because a Pitbull puppy thinks everything is its own personal chew toy. Toys like action figures, building blocks, and the like are all obstructions waiting to happen. Remember, an obstruction always leads to a huge vet bill. It can also lead to death.
Dog Proofing Your Home for Them and for You
This edition of Pitbull Puppy Training Tips is an important one, because puppy proofing your home keeps your sanity intact and your Pitbull puppy healthy. If you follow the tips I’ve laid out here, you should have a relatively safe environment for your Pitbull puppy. I say relatively, because no matter how closely you follow these Pitbull puppy training tips for dog proofing, your Pitbull puppy can and will find creative ways to cause trouble. Be prepared! =D
Do you have any other pitbull puppy training questions? Ask them in the comments!
