Simple Ways To Keep Your Dog Safe When Home Alone

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You want to take your dog everywhere with you, but it’s just not possible. Ensure your dog’s home alone time is safe with a few simple house hacks.

You have probably heard the saying that “curiosity killed the cat,” but dogs can be just as mischievous as cats, especially when they are left home alone. Your dog doesn’t understand that certain things in your house might be dangerous for him, he only knows that they look like fun to play with. And of course, he’ll find them when he’s got some time on his paws… alone. Before you leave the house, make sure that you’ve made the environment not only safe for him, but be confident that you’ll come back to an intact home.

Related:5 Stress-Free Ways To Deal With Dog Separation Anxiety

Dog-Proofing Your Home

Your home doesn’t suddenly become more dangerous just because you are gone – there are all kinds of things that your dog could get into when you are home and not supervising him. For your dog’s safety it is recommended that you “dog-proof” your home. Follow the tips below to dog-proof your home:

    Related:5 Important Tips On Dog Proofing Your Balcony

    Other Tips for Keeping Dogs Safe

    In addition to dog-proofing your home, there are a few other simple things you can do to make sure that your dog is safe when you are not around. You will find additional dog safety tips below:

      Additionally, you should learn never to leave your dog outside when you are not home. Even if your fence is high enough and secure enough that your dog can’t escape, you never know when inclement weather might hit and a dog left alone in a yard is still vulnerable to intruders from the outside.

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