How to stop my puppy from destroying things when left alone?

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Hey so I have a problem with Hachi where when I let him out for the day I would have to always follow him and keep an eye on him because he tries to eat and destroy things.And because of this I would have to lock him up whenever I can't watch him.What can I do in order for me to not be required to keep an eye on him and let him do his own thing? Pet's info: Dog | Shiba Inu | Male | unneutered | 8 months and 10 days old | 28 lbs

Jennifer Summerfield, DVM CPDT-KA · Accepted Answer

I see that Hachi is still just a puppy, only 8 months old. It's normal for him to still need a lot of supervision at this age, just like a human toddler. This will improve as he gets older, but for now, you need to continue watching him closely and confining him in a puppy-proofed area when you aren't able to supervise. Providing him with plenty of his own things to chew on (bully sticks, rawhide chews, puzzle toys such as a Kong stuffed with peanut butter, etc.) will also help, but mostly it's just a matter of time and maturity. Many dogs are at least 1-2 years old before they can be trusted to be loose in the house without someone watching them, so be patient.

How to stop my puppy from destroying things when left alone?

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