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Making your home dog-safe

Before the dog moves in: how to defuse typical hazards in the house, garden and on the balcony so nothing happens to your dog.

A dog discovers its new home with its nose and mouth. What's harmless to us can become dangerous for it. That's why it's worth looking at the house, garden and balcony once through a dog's eyes before it moves in, and defusing typical hazards.

In the house

Put away things your dog could swallow or gnaw on, and secure cables. Keep cleaning products and medicines out of reach. Some popular houseplants are poisonous to dogs, so find out more if in doubt. Stairs can be secured for puppies with a gate until they're moving about safely.

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What is “Making your home dog-safe” about?

Before the dog moves in: how to defuse typical hazards in the house, garden and on the balcony so nothing happens to your dog. A dog discovers its new home with its nose and mouth. What's harmless to us can become dangerous for it. That's why it's worth looking at the house, garden and balcony once through a dog's eyes before it moves in, and defusing typical hazards.

What else is part of “Making your home dog-safe”?

Put away things your dog could swallow or gnaw on, and secure cables. Keep cleaning products and medicines out of reach. Some popular houseplants are poisonous to dogs, so find out more if in doubt. Stairs can be secured for puppies with a gate until they're moving about safely.

Does the article “Making your home dog-safe” replace veterinary advice?

This article is no substitute for veterinary advice. Source: DOGSY editorial team.

Who wrote “Making your home dog-safe”, and how up to date is the article?

The article comes from the DOGSY knowledge team and is written in plain language. Last updated: 9 July 2026.

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