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Training Tips and Articles

On this page, we offer training tips and articles on canine topics.  Our latest article explains how to keep your dog safe by puppy-proofing your home.

T
he links at the left of the page will point you to other useful information: choosing an appropriate training program for your dog, dealing with common behavior problems in puppies (housetraining, nipping and chewing)  and in older dogs (excessive barking, destructive digging, separation anxiety and reactivity to other dogs).  You can also check the archive for past articles of interest.  We welcome ideas about  topics for future articles!
 
PS: If you need further assistance, see the Training Services page for information on group classes, private training and in-home or telephone behavior consultations.

Puppy Proofing: Safety for Your Pooch

 Your home can be a dangerous place for your puppy, or even for your adult dog.  Many common household items are toxic to dogs.  Here’s a partial list:


Household Plants


Aloe,
Azalea, Clematis, Daffodils, Easter lilies, English ivy, Hydrangeas, Philodendron, Rhododendron, Tulips

Harmful Foods
 
Avocados, Chocolate, Coffee, Onions, Grapes, Gum, Tea leaves


Household Supplies

 

Cold and flu medicine, Vitamins, Insect poison, Bleach, Fabric softener, Flea and tick medications, Oven cleaner, Detergents, Tobacco

 

Common Objects

 

Batteries, Buttons, Glass, Nylons, Paper clips, Socks, String, Wax

 

The best way to keep your dog safe from these hazards is to have a special puppy-proofed area of your home that is blocked off by gates or a pen.  Your dog should be kept in this safe zone whenever you cannot give it direct supervision.  (Supervision means being close enough to your dog to interrupt it if it attempts to get an unsafe item.)  You also will need to work on a very solid cue to get your dog’s attention, as well as a “leave it” cue.  We can help you with both.


If your dog gets into something it shouldn’t, call the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center at 1-888-426-4435.  You can find more complete poison prevention information at
www.aspca.org.


Have fun and be safe!



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