My dog is extremely destructive, and I’m at a total loss.

My dog is about 1.5 years old. She is a mixed breed, but the majority breeds are 28% husky and 19% German Shepherd.

She truly is a chewer. It used to be all the time regardless of if I was around or not, we thankfully trained her not to do it. As long as we are present she won’t chew. She has chewed through cords that are plugged in, plates, towels, blankets, clothes, and even a glass straw. The most recent victim, my brand new couch that I worked so hard to buy. By some miracle she hasn’t hurt herself yet.

Things you need to know

She gets a kong to chew on and for mental stimulation. She gets long walks and lots of playtime. She is fed from a slow feeder for more mental stimulation. She has another dog to play with while we are at work.

My dog is crate trained, as long as I am present. We worked very hard to get to that point. If I am not around she will shake, chew, and claw at her crate until she’s breaks it to get out. If she doesn’t do that she howls and barks (which can’t happen because we live in an apartment). That is why crating really isn’t an option.

She knows several commands. Our main form of training is positive reinforcement.