The short version
Cynthia S. writes, “My adult Great Dane has been exhibiting a few behavior problems. She's chewing things around the house that are not edible, but only does it when we are gone. She's great at playing outside unleashed until it's time to come in, then she takes off running and I have to chase her down the street. She also doesn't follow commands other than ‘sit' and ‘shake' when there is food. How can I fix these behaviors?”
A little management will go a long way. To a dog, anything within her reach is fair game. When you are not home, your dog should be in a crate with a nice chew toy or in a room that's been doggy-proofed. By eliminating opportunities for undesirable behavior, you are setting her up for success.
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Frequently asked questions
How to stop a dog from chewing everything?
The AKC walks through this step by step — the key points are covered above, sourced to the AKC article linked on this page. Cynthia S. writes, “My adult Great Dane has been exhibiting a few behavior problems. She's chewing things around the house that are not edible, but o…
How to stop a dog from chewing on things?
The AKC walks through this step by step — the key points are covered above, sourced to the AKC article linked on this page. Cynthia S. writes, “My adult Great Dane has been exhibiting a few behavior problems. She's chewing things around the house that are not edible, but o…
How to stop a dog from chewing on furniture?
The AKC walks through this step by step — the key points are covered above, sourced to the AKC article linked on this page. Cynthia S. writes, “My adult Great Dane has been exhibiting a few behavior problems. She's chewing things around the house that are not edible, but o…