Garages tend to have many dark corners and uguarded alcoves with brand new smells that most dogs would love to get their snouts into. While it’s never a good idea to let one’s dogs in a garage unsupervised, we all know that despite our best efforts to keep them safe, dogs have a knack for nosing their way into places they aren’t allowed. Just take a look at the Cockapoo sizes, they can get in basically anywhere with their small-ish size, so you never know what they could be getting into. This is also helpful if you are planning on getting a new dog and are looking around the house to see what you’ll need to get sorted before they arrive, especially if you are actually going for a smaller-sized dog that can get into all sorts of trouble. You’ve checked out a teacup puppy price and now it’s time to price up how much it’ll cost to dog-proof your garage. With that in mind, here are a few helpful hints for dog-proofing your garage in the off-chance that Fido finds his way in there:

The sharp stuff
With the possible exception of the kitchen, the garage often stores the sharpest items in the house. From saws to screws, take time to inventory all of your tools. Once inventoried, clean through your garage on a regular basis to guarantee that no loose nails are lying around and that all blades are hung up on hooks far out of your dogs’ paws’ reach.

The liquids
Garages are havens for cleaning supplies, engine fluids and all sorts of dangerous chemicals. Be sure that any and all hazardous materials – things like antifreeze (an odorless liquid with a sweet flavor that dogs really like), motor oil, gasoline, turpentine, paints, etc. – are properly tucked away in wall cabinets or placed up high on shelves. In addition, wipe off all containers after use and immediately clean up any spills. Old batteries, either from a car or a child’s toy, tend to end up in the garage where they leak corrosive acid. You ought to take extra care of such things, especially if you have an old dog that shows various signs of aging, like joint pain (which you could treat with CBD oil for dogs UK, or similar products available in your area ) or loss of vision, and may bump into things in your garage. By properly disposing of dangerous items, you can greatly reduce the chance of your dogs rolling around in battery acid and causing them serious harm.

The gardening equipment
The garage is the perfect spot to store gardening equipment. Fertilizers, weed-killer, insecticides, and potentially poisonous plants can all wreak serious damage to a dog’s digestive system. By properly storing your gardening equipment, this greatly diminishes the chances of your dogs discovering how sugary sweet ant killer can taste.

The car
People have a tendency to start their car before entering it, letting it idle and warm up in the garage before they leave for the day. This leads to a build-up of carbon monoxide in the room, which is not only bad for the environment and your lungs, but it’s also toxic to your dog. Remember, a dog is much shorter than a human – the perfect height to directly breathe in fumes from the exhaust. As a result, dogs are much more susceptible to carbon monoxide poisoning than their owners. Either keep the garage door or windows open to avoid significant carbon monoxide build-ups or wait until the last possible moment to start your car. It also never hurts to bang on the car hood during the cold winter months, just in case your dogs have climbed up into the engine to stay warm.

Their bed
If your dog’s bed is in the garage, it’s a good idea to make sure it’s a safe and secure place for them to go. Garage doors are always opening and closing, so to avoid them running out onto the road every time you leave or get home from work, it’s a good idea to get an escape-proof dog crate where they can stay safely. This will also help to avoid running them over when you’re reversing if they have a habit of getting too close to the car. This will give you the peace of mind that they are safe and will allow you to concentrate on other hazards like pedestrians and cyclists.

Using these simple methods, you can easily turn your garage into a dog-friendly refuge. However, on the off-chance that your dog has managed to sneak into the garage and has cut themselves, accidentally lapped up something they shouldn’t have, ingested carbon monoxide or ran out into the road, immediately take them to a vet for a thorough, expert check-up.

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