If your puppy gets into the garbage, bones, foil and plastic wrap can cause severe gastrointestinal problems. As with children, puppies can find their way into lawn, garden and other household poisons. The old wives tale that dogs know what is good for them is hogwash. Antifreeze coolant and snail and rodent bait are very attractive to dogs. Exposed electrical cords are enticing to young dogs and can cause electrical burns and sometimes death.
Puppies are naturally curious and are always ready for an adventure.
Digging and chewing are normal dog behaviors, and you must be able to provide a safe, quiet place for your puppy to relax and sleep when you are not able to supervise. A crate or dog enclosure can fulfill this need. If you leave your puppy loose in the home, house soiling will almost certainly occur, as well as chewing of furniture, cabinets and walls. Repairs are expensive. Allowing your puppy free access to the garage is also a bad idea There are usually many toxins in that area, and some dogs will jump on your car, chew auto wiring and destroy the pain.