Before you got your puppy, did you puppy-proof your home? Are all the breakable items beyond her reach? Were your walls painted with lead-free paint? Did you prepare a crate for her to have a secure spot of her own?
It is important for a new puppy owner to be prepared with these things because as cute as they may seem, they can be a force of nature. 
Here are just some things you need to take into account before bringing your puppy home.
1. Toxic plants should be kept out of reach. Better yet, have them removed. Here's a link on Toxic Plants to Dogs from the ASPCA
2. Small and breakable objects should be kept out of reach and out of the puppies view. Puppies are curious and they could end up chewing something valuable. Also, they could end up swallowing them.
3. Dangerous food like chocolate should be kept out of sight.
4. Consider getting a crate for your puppy to have a place of her own. This is also a great way of keeping her out of trouble when she is out of your sight.
5. Use safety bars, baby gates and rails to keep potentially dangerous places inaccessible. This should include the stairs, the garage and the swimming pool.
These are just some of the things you should get started with.
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