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Why is my dog biting clothes, barking, and ripping carpets?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Female | unspayed | 11 months and 27 days old | 29 lbs

Hello, I have a 1 year old female sharpei X old English bulldog, she has started to get a little aggressive by biting loose clothing I'm wearing, barking at me when I'm sat watching the television and she has started to rip up my carpets upstairs and downstairs my house, how can I prevent her from doing all this?

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Published on May 5th, 2017

Saffi sounds bored and is likely trying to get your attention. Make sure she is getting more exercise outside by playing or running with her. Check out this great website also for rambunctious young dogs and tips to keep them from getting destructive: www.dogstardaily.com.

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