1. Never leave your puppy unsupervised inside or outside, and keep him off balconies, upper porches and high decks where he can slip through openings and fall.

2. Unplug, remove or cover any electrical cords in your puppy's confinement area. It is also a good idea to cover electrical outlets, when they are not in use.

3. Keep buttons, string, sewing needles, pins and other sharp objects out of your puppy's reach.

4. Tying ribbons around your puppy's neck could choke him if the ribbon gets caught on a fence or other object.

5. A good rule to follow is that anything that is not safe for children is not safe for pets.