mischivous
 

Here lately my almost year old pup has been getting into trouble. She's been chewin up our plastic solar lights that run along the side walk, eating flower pots, and draging my garden hose around the yard in the cover of darkness, thats right, i have a nockternal dog. Just wondering if u guys have any comments on why you think she's so into yard work, and also if there is anyway to get her to stop without the obviouse tie her up.

RE: mischivous
 

try watching and when she does it,schold her very sternly with a harsh NO! NO!.
if you can't catch her,the next morning get the pot,hose or what ever and hold it to her face and then schold her.
try this every time she does it. don't do it once a week , but every time.
let her know it's not OK with you.this will take some time,a few weeks most likely.

I had a problem with my pup digging holes after mole crickets. it took a while,but he stopped.

RE: mischivous
 

She needs her own kennel run. Dogs need to be 'contained' or supervised.

RE: mischivous
 

I am going to agree to SOME extent with Doc E on this one. While I don't necessarilythink dogs "need" to be contained, it sure does help in many ways. For one, you can put the dog somewhere they can call "home" that is safe when you are not around. You also avoid dogs digging in the nice part of your yard, and when you leave, you can put the dog in the kennel. It also teaches them to be more content when you put them in small places outside of home. All you need is about a 10 foot by 5 foot kennel with a doghouse. You can put it down the side of your house or somewhere in the shade, and even cover it if you want for a good place on those rainy nights you have compandy and don't want the dog tracking in mud.
Now, I don't think a dog needs this to be a well-behaved dog, but it can really help you progress and give your dog a secure place.

By the way, some dogs go through a stage at this age when they are rascals. You have to stay on them gently but firmly and before long, you'll have a good old buddy.