When you bring your new Wheaten puppy home from a Texas Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier breeder, there tends to be a lot of excitement, but it is very important to remember that your home may not be 100% ready for this new addition. Your new puppy will be quite small in size but will still be able to get himself into mischief. Wheaten puppies are like babies and love to play with everything. This means that things low to the ground will need to be considered. Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier puppies tend to want to put everything into their mouths. Items like electrical wires and cords will need to be secure for safety.

Both outdoor and indoor plants can be very harmful to your Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier. Aloe Vera, Eucalyptus, and Baby's Breath are all extremely toxic and harmful to pets. It is always best to check with your local veterinarian about potentially dangerous local foliage before you bring your puppy home. The vet can tell you which plants you may need to remove from your home. Check for your specific geographic area; Houston, Dallas, San Antonio, Austin, Fort Worth, El Paso, Arlington, and Corpus Christi homes may have different plants to eradicate for the safety of your new puppy.

Another large concern for your puppy can be cleaners and poisons. Many people have cleaners and bug sprays on low level shelves in their homes. Just like you would toddler proof your home, with puppy proofing, you would want to make sure these items are placed out of the way and on a higher shelf. This is important because virtually all of these are considered to be poisonous to a Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier puppy.

It is best to remove all objects from the floor and lower areas of your home. It is recommended that you get down to your Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier's level and see what they see. This can help you spot any problem areas and issues that you might have otherwise overlooked.

Do not leave your Wheaten puppy unattended outside, especially if you have a balcony or porch, puppies have the ability to sneak through the bars or find small openings in shrubs or fences. They can slip right through before you even have time to notice they are gone.

Always keep in mind, your new Wheaten puppy will act like a toddler exploring their environment and surroundings. A good rule of thumb is that your puppy is like a small child; anything that could be harmful for a child will probably be harmful to your new Texas Wheaten puppy.

These puppy tips come from Wheaten breeders for you!