i think it's better for the dog to chew up bones and stuff rather than furniture. i'd tell you why but that's depressing.

Might need to get her some bigger bones and maybe some classes to help her know right from wrong and maybe cate her when you leave..

How old is your new pet?? Is she left alone while you all work and go to school?? Could be she is going through some (normal) emotional trauma at getting a new home. You might try to leave some sweaty (unwashed) t-shirts by her blanket or bed - not any "good" ones as they too might be chewed. The scent should soothe her nerves and remind her of you. Try to find one room she can be left in, gate off the doorways to the other rooms, and then "baby-proof" that room. Take EVERYTHING out of that room that can be chewed - remotes, pillows, shoes....etc. Check with a vet to see if there is something else going on with her. Maybe she is lacking something nutritionally or there is another medical problem. If that is not the issue, then you may need to put her in obedience training. Good luck.

If the pup is teething, nothing helps but time...good luck!

the people at the dog shelter told us she is about 1 year old. she hates it when ever we have to go some where. when we leave we put her in a cage so she won't get a hold of anything, but we but chew toys and bones in there for her.

when ever we are home she would find a spot to sleep at. mostly near me or my mom.

1 year old is still young. If there is a room that you can put her in while you are out that she can't destroy or put her in a large kennel. I would continue to buy her chewy things. I noticed with my dog that she would get nonstop at playing. We soon gave her a rawhide bone. This quited her down much. If you catch her chewing something she shouldn't, bring her a toy and tell her 'no!' as you are taking the item out of her mouth. Give her the toy and say 'good girl!' rub and pet her as she takes it.

could be seperation anxiety, she freaks while you are gone. if nothing helps, ask your vet for a medication called clomicalm. its for dogs with anxiety and chewing issues. it works wonders

my cousin has four grey hounds, theres one imperticular that chews everything, yours sounds a bit like her. anyway shes called rosie. my cousin buys her large dog bones and when they leave her at home for a bit they put a muzzle on her, it stops her from chewing things but she can still get to water. it works well and it doesnt bother her too much. id say try that but keep getting her bones, it could be because she is still teething. good luck, hope u dont spend too much on furniture (joke) lol

Sounds like seperation anxiety coupled with just the puppy need to chew. Consult with your vet. You are doing the right thing by crating her for now and also giving her the bones in her crate.

I think your on the right track, keep giving her chew toys and let her know that it is all right to chew on them, but not furniture and remotes, etc. Putting her in a crate is a good idea, it's also for her safety. I agree with the other's I think she is having seperation anxiety, I have found with the 2 dog's i have adopted they go thru this, just be patient, and stick to your plan. As she get's older she will learn that you are'nt leaving her for good, and she will find other ways to occupy herself while you are out.

She may be bored and looking for things to do. I don't know much about dogs but maybe you could go to the library and get a book on dog behavior. I think it is nice that you and your' parents are being patient with her.

Can you get her some of those toys that you put treats in and the dog rolls it over to get them to fall out? That would keep her busy. Maybe also take her to the vets just incase she's got a problem with her gums.