How do I puppy proof a room for when I am not home?

Loose cords, houseplants that may be toxic if chewed, small objects like coins or hair ties, and unsecured trash bins are among the most frequent causes of emergency vet visits for curious puppies left unsupervised in a room.

Confirm that any furniture in reach is sturdy enough not to tip if climbed on, and consider whether slippery flooring might be an issue for a young puppy still building coordination, adding a rug or mat in the main resting area if needed.

Provide legitimate chew toys and a comfortable bed so the puppy has appropriate things to do, since a genuinely bored, safely confined puppy will still look for something to occupy itself, and providing acceptable options reduces the appeal of anything you have not managed to remove.

A room that was genuinely safe for a small, less mobile 10 week old puppy may no longer be adequate once the puppy grows taller, more coordinated, and more determined to reach something previously out of range, so a repeat safety check every few weeks during the fastest growth period catches hazards that only become relevant as the puppy develops. Revisiting the setup after any growth spurt is a simple habit that prevents a previously safe room from quietly becoming risky again. Marking a rough monthly reminder to redo this check during the first year covers the period when a puppy's size and reach change the most dramatically.