Quiz 4. Preparing your home.
There are things to do before you bring your puppy or dog home.
If it’s a puppy, don’t let infants near its bed. Your puppy needs to feel it has somewhere safe to go to.
Your vet can provide good advice too. E.g. They may talk about sources of heat for your dog’s kennel. Some dogs might enjoy a dog door on the kennel, while others wouldn’t.
Keep your dog healthy and wormed, dispose of its faeces, and follow the rules of hygiene.
It’s rare for someone to become sick because their dog lives inside the house. The benefits of having a dog inside the house seem to far outweigh the small risk. Consult your vet or general practitioner if you have concerns.
You might also consider getting a travel crate, if you think you’ll need one. And consider installing a dog door to your back yard, though you may not yet know how big it will need to be.
If you find your dog wanting to jump the fence, take it for more walks. Aim to have a contented dog; not a captive dog.
If your young puppy can roam the house, make sure you are with it at all times.
Your puppy will chew things you would not think are chewable. If it chews on something it shouldn't, replace it with a chew toy.