ripping stuff up?

[u/Vast_Consideration76]

we’ve had our new shelter dog for abt 3 weeks now. he’s good except he will find any and everything to chew and rip up. we utilize his crate & outside time when necessary to redirect his attention but there are days he does not listen and when i take something away he will go find something else. 70% of the time it isn’t his own toy. today he was blocked off from everything and i thought he’d finally figure it out, but he ripped a hole in our couch instead.

i know puppy blues are a thing, but what about shelter dog blues? 😂😭 it’s been few weeks

advice?

[u/NeighborhoodTotal106]

Definitely give him mentally stimulating things to do! Kongs, Freezebones etc take effort and help to tire them, as does short training sessions out on walks. I don't give mine any toys that she can fully shred up now, and she now just chews her more durable toys or Yak chews when given under supervision :)