Here's How to Dog-Proof Your Kitchen, Bathroom And Laundry Room

It’s important to make sure our dogs are safe and sound in our own homes. But just how do you dog-proof your house?

Kitchen

1. Keep Food Out Of Reach

There is a lot of things dogs can eat, but there are even more things that are highly toxic and dangerous to your dogs,

2. Keep Trash Cans Locked Tight

Things like airtight bags or decomposing leftovers can spell danger to your dog. A lockable trashcan may be ideal, in case your dog knocks it over to go dumpster diving.

3. Lock Away Your Cleaning Supplies

They can be incredibly toxic to your dog, especially upon consumption.

Bathroom And Laundry Room

1. Small Spaces Need To Stay Off Limits

Dogs of all sizes can get stuck behind toilet bowls and the like. Block off their access to prevent accidents.

2. Stow Medications Someplace Safe

Painkillers and the like can be toxic to dogs – especially since they may attempt to empty out the contents of a bottle.

3. Hide Your Cleaning Supplies

Once again, they can spell poisoning or death for your dog.

4. Lock The Toilet Bowl

Not only is it highly unhygienic, the water in the toilet bowl can be contaminated by various cleaning chemicals. You may need to place a child lock on the toilet lid, since flipping the lid is easy for a determined dog.

5. Put Away Your Lotions and Makeup

It’s easy to leave your skincare and beauty products beside the sink, but a curious dog might try biting into the tubes and eating the contents.

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