However, this rule applies even to older dogs. As long as you want to bring a pet home, whether we are talking about dogs, cats, birds and other types of pets, it is your responsibility to keep them safe and remove every potential danger from your house. You should remember that animals are as curious as kids. 

“Prepare your home as if you’re bringing home an 8-week-old puppy, even if your new dog is an adult. Invest in busy toys that you can stuff with treats and pick up bones to keep your dog busy,” Schade suggests.