KONG says chewy fun—your house says danger zone. Are you unknowingly raising a puppy tornado?

How to Keep Your Furniture, Sanity, and Socks Safe from Your New Furry Tornado

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New Pup, Who Dis?

You saw the floppy ears, felt the warm puppy breath, and next thing you knew—you brought home a four-legged chaos machine with zero concept of personal boundaries or electrical safety. Don’t panic. I’ve chewed cords, unpotted indoor plants, and tested nearly every corner of the house for weaknesses... so believe me when I say: this is fixable. Puppy-proofing isn’t about bubble-wrapping your entire house—it’s about making smart calls, fast. And maybe conceding that one basket of laundry to the greater good.

The Shift: From Chew Zone to Safe Zone

Before: I thought the TV remote was a crunchy snack dispenser. After: my hooman used a simple lure-replace-reward trick and got smart about leaving things on shelves higher than my dream-jump height. Within days, I was chewing only sanctioned toys (mostly). Win-win. 🐾

Step One: Get Low and Think Like a Pup

• Cord covers: If it dangles, we chew it. Simple. Cover cords or hide them along walls.
• Block off Insta-scenery: House plants look like jungle adventures. Use sturdy barriers or place them up high.
• Toy rotation: Keep us busy and we’ll keep off your shoes. Rotate toys every few days to keep us curious, not destructive.

My Ear-Twitch Tested Essentials

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Chew-Proof Crate Pad: Tougher than a Border Collie on espresso. I tested mine during a Level 10 tantrum and it held its fluff. Perfect for safe nap zones.

KONG Extreme: Yes, I know. Every dog has one, but there’s a reason. Fill it with peanut butter, freeze it, and you’ve bought yourself 20 minutes of chew-focused peace.

Adjustable Safety Gate: Want to stop us from zooming into danger zones? This one works a treat. I pretend to hate it, which means it works.

Smells Like Trouble: Kitchen And Bathroom Hazards

Hoomans, you’ve got tasty-smelling stuff under every sink. That vanilla bleach? Smells like a snack cake to us. Use child locks or zip ties on low cupboards. Trash bins? Fasten the lid or switch to one with a paw-proof locking top.

Backyard 101: Not All Dirt Is Good Dirt

• Secure fences: If I can fit my snout through it, it’s diggable. Get fence guards or chicken wire along the base.
• No-poison zone: Snail pellets, fertilisers, and some mulch can be toxic. If it makes the lawn greener but knocks out a beagle, ditch it.
• Secure gear sheds: Lock up tools, baits, or anything shiny. We love shiny.

Nap Zones: Every Pup Needs A Den

Give us a safe, quiet spot we can call ours. Crates help—not as punishment, but as a retreat when the neighbour’s cat gets too smug on our front lawn.

Furniture Look Dog Crate: Keeps us secure, and doubles as our self-care suite. Add a chew-proof pad and boom—day spa level comfort.

From Mayhem to Mellow

I used to think fences, drawers, and bins were put there just for me to overcome. Now I see they’re just hooman ways of saying, “I love you. Please don’t eat that.” Much appreciated.

Fast Fixes That Make a Big Difference

• Install baby gates to block off danger zones
• Use bitter taste spray on furniture legs (but never on your dinner—rude)
• Keep clothes, socks, and shoes in wardrobes. Not the floor. We assume the floor means free-for-all.

Why This Matters (and What This Says About You)

You’re not just buying gear. You’re building trust. When we feel safe, we grow brave. When we’re not overwhelmed by chaos or confusion, we can focus on the real mission: licking your face and guarding the lounge from rogue air particles.

Puppy-proofing isn’t about stopping trouble—it’s about setting up success before we get curious. Because curiosity, plus teething, minus rules = carnage.

Closing Sniff

Hoomans, you call it “safety.” I call it “smart hoomaning.” Fewer vet visits (ouch), fewer ruined socks (delicious), and more time playing chasey. You’re doing good. And if you ever doubt it, just check the wag. If it’s full speed… you’ve nailed it.

Big tail wags and safety snuffles,
Thor 🐾

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