Plants, plants, Plants...many are toxic! Here is a link to the Canadian government site on poisonous plants. Click here. Get them up out of reach or remove completell and get in the non-toxic ones. Some common toxic plants are philodendron, azalea, Calla lily, and dieffenbachia.

Puppies are pretty adept at pulling things off of end tables and low surfaces.

Keep all medications, including any dog supplements, in a safe area the puppy cannot access. Do not leave vitamins or other pills out on the kitchen counter or table. A determined chewer can make short work of a plastic container.

Keep cleaning supplies in high cupboards or use childproof latches to secure lower cupboards. Take the puppy away from the area when you are using liquid or spray cleaners. They can get into the eyes of a curious puppy, and the vapors can be harmful to lungs and eyes.

Be careful of your puppy around furniture. A rocking chair can harm a puppy's tail or leg or break it's neck, and an open recliner or sofa bed is surely an invitation to crawl and explore.

Wastebaskets in the bathroon should be up high where your dog cannot get into them. Used razors on the side of the tub, and in the garbage are potential hazards. And dogs love used feminine products.

The joys of teething and boredom bring electrical cords into puppies focus. They can electrocute themselves, burn themselves or suffer an electric shock. Tie up the cords, cover them with PVC piping if you can get them up out of pups reach.

Other types of hazards which can be potentially harmful to your puppy include:

• Litter boxes
• Fireplaces, BBQ's and wood stoves, space heaters
• Drapery Cords
• Socks, nylons, underwear etc (intestinal blockage)
• Human foods (see list here.)
• Small objects of any kind, coins, needles, pins paper clips to name a few
• Fishing equipment of any sort
• Keep all doors and windows secured, and watch that pup isn't on your heels as you go out the door
• Stairwells need to be gated
• Tobacco products, including nicotine gum and patches, contain substances that can be toxic or fatal to dogs.
• Chicken bones, plastic food wrap, coffee grounds, meat trimmings, the string from a roast - all pose a potential hazard. Scraps from ham or other foods high in fat can cause vomiting and diarrhea, or pancreatitis. To be safe, put food away immediately, dog-proof your garbage, and do not feed table scraps to your dog. Uncooked meat, fish, and poultry can contain disease-causing bacteria, such as E. coli, and parasites, such as Toxoplasma gondii.

Your Yard and the Great Outdoors

Do not leave your puppy outside unsupervised. To prevent your puppy from wandering, you will need to either build an outdoor kennel or provide secure fencing that your puppy cannot jump over or dig under.

Provide your puppy a separate area of your yard to use as his bathroom area. Use fencing, or other means, to keep him out of areas where children may play, especially sand boxes.

Some outdoor plants and trees can be toxic to dogs. Common ones include potato (all green parts), morning glory, foxglove, lily of the valley, and oak (buds and acorns) .

Many bulb plants, such as daffodils, are also poisonous. Cocoa bean mulch can be toxic to dogs. Some dogs chew and swallow landscaping stone, which can cause dangerous intestinal blockage.

Make sure all gasoline, oil, paint, lawn fertilizers, insecticides, and auto supplies are placed into secure containers, out of reach. Be especially careful with antifreeze and rat poison, both of which taste good to dogs and both of which can be deadly if ingested.

Pools, ponds, and hot tubs should be covered or fenced off. Drainpipes can also pose problems.

Fire rings, barbecues, and other heat or fire sources pose the potential of causing burns.

Keep all food and other garbage in securely closed containers. Used coffee grounds can contain harmful amounts of caffeine, and decomposing food may contain toxic molds. Keep compost in a secure bin.

Walk around your property and look for other areas or items that could be a hazard to your puppy, such as broken glass, exposed nails, or other sharp objects. Plan how you will restrict your puppy's access to these areas.