Bringing home a puppy is exciting, heart-filling, and… honestly a little chaotic. Puppies are curious, fast, and determined, and even the most well-prepared pet parents can be surprised by what their pup gets into. That’s why Dogtopia TV Episode 1 featured an important conversation with Apex Restoration, a Utah-based home services company, on the hidden ways puppies can cause serious and permanent damage around the house — and how to prevent it before it becomes an emergency.

Puppy Chewing Isn’t Just Annoying: It Can Be Dangerous

Most pet parents expect chewed shoes. What many don’t expect is how quickly a puppy can turn curiosity into a hazard. Apex Restoration warns that puppies often chew on batteries and electrical wires, which can increase risk for electrical fires or dangerous injury. If your puppy has access to cords, chargers, or battery packs, it’s time to rethink your setup.
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 If you’ve experienced damage (or want peace of mind), contact Apex Restoration for guidance and repair support: 801-513-1137

Cabinets, Cupboards, and Hidden “Jump Zones”

Puppies don’t just stay on the floor. As they grow, they often discover their ability to climb, jump, and reach places you never imagined. Apex Restoration highlights that pups can jump onto cupboards and counters, leading to broken items, injuries, or access to unsafe materials (cleaners, food hazards, sharp objects). Prevention starts with blocking access and creating “puppy-safe zones” where curiosity can’t turn into a crisis.
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Chewed Hoses Can Cause Floods

One of the biggest surprises Apex Restoration shares: puppies chewing hoses can cause floods fast. Garden hoses, washer lines, fridge water lines, and even sprinkler tubing can become a puppy target — and when that happens, water damage can spread quickly through flooring, drywall, and baseboards. This is one of those puppy problems that can become a high-cost repair if not caught immediately.
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 Think your pup may have caused water-related damage? Call 801-513-1137 for help right away.

How Dogtopia Helps With the “Home Destruction” Phase

At Dogtopia locations across Utah, we see it all: teething phases, high-energy phases, and pups who simply need safe structure and routine. Daycare can be a powerful tool for puppies because it provides supervised play, socialization, and enrichment — which often helps reduce boredom-based behaviors at home. A tired puppy with healthy outlets is typically a much better decision-maker.

 Thinking about daycare or boarding for your puppy? Schedule a Meet & Greet at www.dogtopia.com using our store finder, or sign up through the Dogtopia App.