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Can't help that also he's in his terrible teens!
hi there, ive had the same trouble with my dog.
i was advised to go to the local pet shop and you can get some spray to put on things where you dont want your dog to go on. it really does help, and its not expensive and it is totally harmless.
also you could try getting him lots of toys, and give him plenty of attention.
hope this helps, good luck!
Please do not leave a muzzle on your dog when left alone, over heating and his "panic" response if he is suffering from sep. anx. will not make it better. It's like putting a band aid on a gaping wound. It may work for some but dogs are not clones they all are different, and yours may have trouble if a muzzle is left on. The suggestions given by woofgang and shaneystar is your best bet. Is he chewing at areas you depart at? or just normal teenager destruction ( dogs are teenagers until they are 2-3 yrs old). Most toys are interactive (thye need another to play with), he needs busy toys (bustercube, kong, hide a treat type toys) and lots of heart pumping exercise before you put him in his area for the duration of your absence. Bored dogs are dangerous, tired dogs are angels.
Sorry Emily- I was worried if she put a muzzle on him he may end up in distress, it may work for some but not all. If it has worked for you in the past, good thinking. But I have seen what has happened when they were left on others. No disrespect intended. Good luck sarah19j, let us know how it goes.
i had himfrom a rescue centre whic he had been since he was 5 months old and they had told me he had been rehomed 4 times and each time they took him back i have had him for 6 months now and i have no intention of taking him back even if he does destroy the place. i have worked in a rescue centre before and i dont want him going back.
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thanx again everyone