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How to keep my dog happy and prevent destruction while I'm at work?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed | 1 year and 2 months old | 140 lbs

Hi I Ann fostoring a dog she is a year old and a pit mix. I am gone most the day at work and leave her in a big kennel. Well when I try to leave her out she eats everything shoes ect and pottys in the home. And I'm wanting to know what I can do to make her more happy while I'm away at work ?

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Answered By Sara Farmer, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on October 27th, 2018

Treat or food puzzles can help add a little stimulation - you could feed half of her morning meal in a puzzle that she gets in the crate. Some dogs like music - there are songs that dogs respond to in particular that you could play for her. You could also consider hiring someone to take her for a walk mid day if you’re gone for a long time.

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