So we've had our puppy since she was 8 weeks old. We had a few issues leaving her alone (separation anxiety) but those dwindled with time. Everything's been good for 6 months or so.
All of a sudden, just after she's turned a year, she's started destroying stuff when we leave. Chewing chairs, ripping our laundry down, destroying shoes etc.
a) what should our response be when we get home?
b) is this just a phase that will go away?
This isn't a dog who is deprived of exercise and activity. She's out for 3-4 hours a day and were constantly trying to keep her mind going. She's an Aussi Shepherd/border collie, so she's always "on".
All of a sudden, just after she's turned a year, she's started destroying stuff when we leave. Chewing chairs, ripping our laundry down, destroying shoes etc.
a) what should our response be when we get home?
b) is this just a phase that will go away?
This isn't a dog who is deprived of exercise and activity. She's out for 3-4 hours a day and were constantly trying to keep her mind going. She's an Aussi Shepherd/border collie, so she's always "on".