Puppy-Proofing Home Checklist Form
Assess and prepare your home to ensure a safe environment for your new puppy. Complete this checklist to identify hazards, confirm safety measures, and outline remaining tasks before your puppy arrives.
Which rooms or areas will your puppy have access to? (Select all that apply)
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Living Room
Kitchen
Bedrooms
Bathroom
Laundry Room
Garage
Yard/Outdoor Area
Other
Are there any household hazards currently present in these areas?
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Yes
No
Not Sure
Which of the following safety measures have you already implemented?
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Safety gates/barriers installed
Electrical cords protected or hidden
Toxic items stored securely
Small objects removed from floors
Trash cans secured or inaccessible
Doors and stairs made safe
Yard/fence checked and secured
Crate or safe area set up
Cleaning products stored out of reach
Other
Please rate your overall confidence in your home's puppy-proofing (1 = Not Ready, 5 = Completely Ready)
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1
2
3
4
5
Checklist: Review each item and mark as Done, In Progress, or Not Applicable.
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Rows
Done
In Progress
Not Applicable
Safety gates/barriers in place
1
2
3
Electrical cords secured
4
5
6
Toxic plants/chemicals out of reach
7
8
9
Small objects removed
10
11
12
Trash cans secured
13
14
15
Stairs blocked or made safe
16
17
18
Yard/fence checked for gaps
19
20
21
Crate/safe area ready
22
23
24
Cleaning products stored safely
25
26
27
Food stored securely
28
29
30
How are electrical cords protected?
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Cord covers used
Cords hidden or out of reach
No protection in place
Not applicable
Where are toxic items (cleaners, medications, plants) stored?
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Please Select
Locked cabinet
High shelf
Garage
Other
How is trash and food access managed?
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Trash cans have secure lids
Trash stored out of reach
No special precautions
Describe any remaining tasks or concerns before your puppy arrives.
Target date for puppy's arrival (if known)
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Month
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Day
Year
2 digit month, 2 digit day, 4 digit year
Date
Submit Checklist
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