How to make your home puppy-friendly for your new Pit Bull

Before you bring home your new Pit Bull, you should already have the
necessary preparations made in order for your new puppy to feel safe and
comfortable. The more prepared you are before he arrives, the better your
chances are of ensuring his safety and in saving your home from destruction
once your puppy gets used to it.

Since your new Pit Bull puppy is naturally inquisitive, he will be
fascinated by anything and everything around your house. Without proper
preparation, your cute puppy will start chewing and playing with whatever
he can sink his teeth into. You might need to do some home improvement
tasks to make sure that your home is safe enough for your new playful pup.
Make sure that the whole family knows about the safety efforts. Inform
them about the terrible result that can happen to your puppy should they
become careless.

Everyplace where your Pit Bull may wander must be puppy friendly. You may
want to crawl around on the ground at puppy level to see what kind of
trouble awaits him. In addition to making your home puppy-friendly for your
new Pit Bull, you need to be alert to the following factors:

1. One of your puppy’s favorite hobbies is chewing. If given the
opportunity, he will chomp on electrical cords and lick electrical outlets.
This exploration can result in death from severe burns, shock, and loss of
jaw and tongue tissue. Your pup can also pull electrical appliances down
by pulling the cords or pulling over heavy and unstable objects that can
fall down on him.

2. Stairs, balconies, and high decks are hazard spots. You may use
temporary plastic fencing, baby gates, or even chicken wire if necessary,
to keep the puppy from entering these areas.

3. Keep your floor clean and free of anything that your puppy can easily
put in his mouth. Keep all forms of cleaners, chemicals, strings, coins,
and other small objects out of his sight.

4. Invest in a good fence for your yard to prevent your puppy from roaming
outside the property. Check your yard for any sharp and broken branches
within your puppy’s reach. If you have a pool, show your dog how to find
the steps where he can get out.

5. Doors can be a very dangerous area for your puppy. Everyone in your
family should be made aware of the danger of slamming the door where the
puppy may be in the way. Attach stickers to your glass doors at puppy eye
level to prevent him from running into it. Finally, every door that leads
to unfenced outdoor areas must be kept securely shut.