Keep Your Dog Safe While You're Not Home
By Dee Power
Keeping your dog or new puppy safe while you're not home is important.The kitchen can be ideal because it usually has a tile floor or other surface that can be easily cleaned if the dog has an "accident" while you are away, and the entrance to the kitchen can be easily closed off through the use of a baby gate or other type of removable gate. Remember, dogs are pack animals. They love having their own cozy den to stay in until you get home. If they have a comfortable bed, water and food, even a relatively small kitchen can be ideal.
Some dog owners prefer to confine their dog to a crate if they are away. If a young dog is brought up to be "crate trained", this can be a good solution, but an older dog that is suddenly confined to a small crate may become terrified by that experience.
There's another danger to consider whatever room you choose: drawers and cabinets. Dogs are clever and resourceful. They can learn to open almost any type of cabinet and drawer, partially out of curiosity and perhaps because they smell something interesting inside. Many people keep cleaning supplies or other toxic substances under the kitchen sink. Dogs can chew the tops off of plastic bottles, and they can break glass containers by knocking them over. Be absolutely certain you secure these cabinets with safety latches. The cabinets and drawers with food should also be secured. A number of things humans consume are very dangerous for pets; chocolate is an example. A dog that gets hold of a bag of chocolates will eat the bag, the chocolate and the tin foil wrapping and possibly get very sick.
Not The Garage.
Even if you live in a mild climate, the garage is not a good place to leave your dog. There are too many things that could hurt him. Antifreeze, which may have dripped onto the garage floor, is one of the most dangerous substances; dogs are attracted to its sweet taste, and even a small amount is fatal if swallowed. Over time, other toxic substances may have been spilled on the garage floor, too. Dogs tend to sample things with their mouths, which can be a mistake that leads to tragedy.
And think of all the other toxic things we typically store in our garage: paint and paint thinner, glue and other adhesives, pest control products. No, the garage is not the proper habitat for a dog.
Make sure your dog is safe while you're away from home.
About the author
Free report on Dog Friendly VacationsRose is an Irish Setter and Kate's an English Springer Spaniel. Rose and Kate also blog. Their two legged companion, Dee Power, is the author of several nonfiction books. Find out more about her at How To Get A Book Published from http://www.FreeArticlesAndContent.com
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