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Don’t get mad when your dog destroys your stuff; get busy!

by Pat Miller

You arrive home from work, dreading what you are going to find. Your fears are realized as you walk through the door and discover tufts of sofa cushion stuffing scattered in snow-like drifts across your living room floor. Your 10-month-old Border Collie, Darby, grovels at your feet, obviously aware that she’s been a very bad dog. You knew she was going to get even with you for leaving her home alone all day. Right?

Left outside during the day, Carly digs huge holes and trenches, and actively seeks out items from around the yard to chew on and play with. Her owners might have been tempted to think she was “angry” or “punishing them” for leaving her alone all day. Actually, these activities relieve her boredom and anxiety at being home alone.

Wrong! …

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