The following are essential housekeeping routines and protocols that you should always follow to ensure that your dog is always 100% safe and happy at your home:
Tip #1: Proper Handling of Trash
Have a foolproof system for the management of your household trash. All your trash should always be fully secured and kept in a safe location that your dog can’t conveniently access. Household trash is so tempting to dogs because they sometimes smell of food. Going through the trash can expose your dog to toxic and harmful materials. There is also a possibility of ingesting foreign objects which can lead to costly emergency surgery.
Tip #2: Intentional Creation of a Safe Space
Your dog should have a designated safe space at your home. This space should be safe, comfortable, and temperate for naps at any time of the day. Have your dog’s toys, blanket, bed, and water bowl available in this area.
Tip #3: Management of Household Toxins
Household chemicals should always be beyond the reach of your dog. Items such as pesticides and cleaners should have a designated storage area that can be locked. You can use baby-proof locks for this.
Tip #4: Regular Cleaning and Washing of Your Dog’s Things
Dirt, germs, pollen, and disease-causing bacteria can accumulate on your dog’s blankets, toys, and beddings. To prevent this, make it a point to do regular weekly cleaning of such items.
Tip #5: Human Food
Human foods such as onions, avocados, and chocolates are highly toxic to dogs. This is why it’s important that you ensure that your dog has no access to areas where human foods are stored. Unless recommended by your dog’s vet, you should never ever give human food to your dog.
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