Surviving Your First Week With a Puppy

So you’ve decided to adopt a puppy. Congratulations! Prepare for chaos. These tiny agents of destruction will find every loose sock, every forgotten snack, and every plant you ever loved. Here’s how to avoid disaster: Bags up high, always. Gum, peanut butter, and random snacks are dog magnets—and sometimes toxic. If you have kids, make them hang up their backpacks. If you don’t, hide your own stuff. Trust me. Plants: Google every single one. Some are basically puppy poison. If you’re not sure, move them out of reach. Bonus: fewer things to clean up after the inevitable plant massacre. Scented stuff? Dryer sheets and plug-ins are out. Your dog’s nose is basically a superpower, and some smells are dangerous. Minimalism is survival. Anything on the floor is fair game for chewing. Shoes, coins, your dignity—nothing is safe. If you want to keep your sanity (and your puppy alive), start here. For more chaos management, check out local training classes. Good luck. You’ll need it. #PuppyLife #PetSafety #DogTraining #Pets