Bringing home a new puppy is such an exciting time. Not only are they cute, but they also have a lot of curiosity and energy. Your new puppy is likely to get into things while exploring their new home and surroundings. Prior to bringing a puppy into your home, make sure to examine your home for potential hazards and try to eliminate them. Here are some puppy proofing tips below. Pretend you are a Puppy Get down to puppy's eye level and look at your house from your puppy's point of view. Any objects on the floor small enough for your puppy to swallow will need to be picked up and removed such as: plastic bags, string, pencils, pens, pins and buttons. Anything that can be climbed on to or pulled down needs to be secured. In the Kitchen Move food out of reach. Especially, foods that are toxic to dogs such as: chocolate, raisins, grapes, onions, garlic. Use childproof locks on low cabinets that may contain chemicals such as ...