have patients shes getting used to you you may not know how her life has been her first 2 years of life maybe your the first person to really care and she doesnt know how to act. my chinese crested never leaves me my husband jokes that ive grown a tail . i mean right under me but i never get mad about it. and he sleeps right next to me under the covers. hes here right now lol. along with 2 cats who do the same lol. you should see me a dog at one side cat at other and cat over my face yes he sleeps over my face but having animals i make the acception that they have quirks just like we do. he needs you to be patient andlearn from one another.saved animals in the end make the best pets. ive worked with animals since i was 14 so ask .me anything hope ive helped even a little.i have stories but ive wrote alot already lol

i had a mini pincher that was really needy. you might have to put her in one of those cages or leave her in a room while your gone and doggie proof it.
another thing to do is try to find a book about dogs with your situation and see what kind of solutions they offer.
i watched something like this on that show.......on animal planet. it's called 'it's me or the dog" and this lady helps people with their doggie issues.

i think you should look into her past from where you got her and see what kind of a life she had or dident have that would make her this way . shes new to you and might just want to get to know you and could be just plain scared think about it if this had happened to you as a child how it would make you feel in a new place with people you dont know. ive worked in shelters and vets since i was 14 and animals need to know they are loved ive seen the affects of abuse things you would never want to know or see. just be patient she might have had one heck of a horrible life find out all you can befor traumitizing her any more than she may already be. good luck

You leave her tied to poles in front of stores? You leave her in cars for 20 minuets at a time? I'm sorry but if I were a dog I would tear your stuff up too. Dogs are not accessories...if you truly care for a dog you should treat them like a child...would you tie a child to a pole or leave it in a car, I would hope not. Just imagine..your are in a store, with your dog tied to a pole...some animal hater walks along and kicks your dog out of pure hatred, or you leave your dog in a car that gets stolen...what do you think a criminal would do to a dog in a stolen car? If you want your dog to respect you then you need to act like an adult and provide her with the love and care she deserves, if you are not able to do this, then I beg you to find another home for her where she will be loved and cared for. Please do not punish an innocent animal by neglecting its basic needs. If you are already annoyed with her then I don't think you were ready for a pet. Please contact the nearest rescue organization or pm me.

Lele is absolutely right. Don't ever leave your pet tied to a pole in front of a store or alone in a hot truck. My little Dashchund is like my baby. He's very co-dependant but we love him so much. I don't even leave him in the yard by himself. I would be devestated if something happened to him. Who knows what someone could do while you are in the store. I really wish people would do some research and learn about the temperment of the breed they are adopting. Just like people, pets have different personalities. Usually when a dog is tearing up your house it's because they don't like the way they are being treated. It's their way of saying, "hey, you're pissing me off and I want more attention". Take care of your new pup or find him a good home where someone will take proper care of him.

excuse me I take fine care of my girl. I spoil her that's why I asked why she was still doing this and no there's security guards in front of stores so its not like something could happen to her. esp. in my town. and she has kind of grown on me im still never leaving her alone and she hasn't been chewing things so i think it was just the new adjustment she had to get used too. like maybe she thought i was gonna do her like the other guy did; but im not ever planning on giving her up. i promised to have her until her last day and i will. but thanks for your opinion anyways.

but i must say i posted this all at the wrong time i was sick. i actually take her on runs and like spoil her and stuff all the time shes my freakin baby and i would never do anything to hurt her. and lele FYI its not hott where i live and there is a security guard who is a friend at this store who watches her and plays with her while im inside. and you cant tell me you dont have to leave your dog anytime at all?? but anyways if anyone knows how to delete this post id be grateful to learn?

No need to delete. I want to apologize to you if I sounded abrupt. Where I currently live you could never tie a dog to a pole and expect him/her to be their when you returned and it's also very hot all year around so it's illegal here to leave your pet in the car. I think we just misunderstood your intentions and I'm glad to hear that you are taking such good care of her. Wording is everything and many times words can be misunderstood in posts. I'm sorry if I misread your post.

yeah just a little no wendyrs it wasnt really you misreading things. i just overreacted. but the thing is like im vegan and i do animal protests all the time and such so like im not like an irresponsible owner like lele implied, ive just never had a coon hound and i was sick so it was making it very hard to do anything about getting better because my parents left me alone for the week. but now theyre back and i have my meds and my moms helping me wiht Letter so everythings back to normal? but thank you for your apology

Regardless of your "security guard friend" you should not be taking your dog to places where they are not allowed. What if the store was robbed while your dog was under his care? And 20 minuets in a car...who cares if its cool outside...would you leave a child in a car for 20 minuets even though it was nice out?...all she wants is to play and love on you.

Of course I have to leave my dog occasionally, however he his left in a nice safe house and my husband and I have made him feel comfortable enough by providing him with a stable non-stress environment. He was by the way, an abused rescue dog....we have never had behavior problems with him.

for one animals are allowed there everyone in this town takes their animals to king soopers. no one would "rob" tht store. all i was doing was asking was for some training tips of how to handle her energy when im sick. I take good care of my girl and i think you shouldnt really judge until you know all the circumstances for your self

You can not predict what may or may not happen in a "safe town". But I do think that you should realize that being a dog mommy is much like being a human mommy...you get sick but they still crave attention. I am fortunate enough to have a husband that will play fetch and walk if I am sick. To keep her entertained...there are wonderful puzzles and treat balls. My favorite is made by Kong..you hide treats in different compartments ...it make sounds and rolls around while your dog goes crazy trying to get into it. One major thing I think that needs to be addressed is the co-dependency aspect of your relationship with your dog. Yes, I want to take mine everywhere, but not only is it not practical, its not safe. I have found establishing "special places" in the house to be very effective. I took notice of where he would take his babies and I put dogie beds in those places...voila...special places created. Sure we may have dogie beds in every room but it makes him happy and I feel less concerned about leaving him for 3 hours or so. I also leave TV's on...something soft like the weather channel. The hardest part for me was to learn not to make a big deal about my comings and goings...I used to give him a big kiss and say "Mommy will be right back!" And then of course repeat my behavior when I got home...well this is not good as it only teaches your dogs to fear and stress over you departures and arrivals. Be patient with her..god knows dogs are far too forgiving, patient and loving with us.

when i leave which is only once a month to go to doctor i fix a huge blanket bed next to the window where he sits and watches for the car and i hide treats all over the blanket and room because of this he now knows that when we leave he can spend the time searching for his treats and the initial LEAVING stress is lessoned. i never take him that i cant take him with me everywhere. and boy does he ever scream when we get back our neighbors said it sounded like we were killing him lol he gets loud for a little thing. hes a chinese crested hairless and stays up my butt 24-7 and wouldent change a thing.

no good dog owner leaves their dog in the car. if you're taking your dog in the car you'd better not be stopping anywhere!! LEAVE THE DOG IN THE BATHROOM if you have no where else to put it. there should be nothing for the dog to get at if you are tidy.

just because the other irresponsible people in the town tie their dogs up at "king soopers" doesn't make it right.

also, you said "no one would "rob" tht store" ---- THEN WHY IS THERE A SECURITY GUARD OUT FRONT!??!?! they don't hire security unless there's a reason. think about it.

Never yell at a dog for doing something wrong. They don't see it as being bad and yelling creates insecurities that can amount to much worse conditions. When a dog begins to chew things, it's one of three things:

- Poor early social skills; she wasn't taught at a young age not to chew things.

- Separation anxiety; she never learned to be independent and now has a rough time coping on her own.

- Lack of exercise; she is bored, frustrated, and has energy to vent.

Based on what you have told us, my guess would be she isn't getting enough exercise. Dogs should be taken for a one hour walk and a 30 minute high-cardio play session every day. When you neglect their exercise, many times the dog will become destructive. A 2 year old with a lot of energy should have even more exercise. Along with physical exercise, dogs need mental exercise as well. You can purchase some interactive dog toys or you can train her. Training your dog commands will raise her confidence and release some tension, as well as helping you bond with her. Start with "sit" "stay" and "come - do an internet search for how to teach these simple commands.
If she is a coonhound, you may want to try retrieval games using a plush toy with a dab of duck scent (you can get duck scent from an army surplus). Start by holding the toy in front of her and giving her a treat when she touches her nose to it while saying "retrieve". Practice until she learns the command, then refuse to treat her until she mouths it. By gently bumping her nose with the toy, you can encourage her to put her mouth on it. Then you say "retrieve" and give her the treat and praise. After teaching this, hide the toy in an obvious place while she watches. Ask her to retrieve and give her a treat for doing it. Soon you can start hiding it without her watching, but keep it simple at first. When she really gets the hang of it, you can hide the toy anywhere. Being a scent hound, she will love this game.
Never leave your dog tied up outside of a store. Even if you can see her, it's irresponsible and your dog could get stolen or hurt in even the nicest towns.
It's only been two weeks, but your dog has great potential. Don't discard her before you've really tried to work with her. It's very mentally damaging to a dog when they get sent back. After two weeks, she's attached to you and loves you. No matter what she does wrong, she'll never understand why you've abandoned her.

i would never ever leave my dog in a car for more than 5 minutes. and even in that 5 minutes, it has to be windows cracked to where she can poke her head out and it will not be on a hot day. she knows the drill. she plops right in my seat and just sits and waits for me. shes such a loyal dog and i couldnt ask for a better little spoiled butthole! hound dogs are very, very crazy dogs i must say lol. i rescued a fox hound (wound up being a preggers!) from a kill shelter. when i first got her, she wouldt walk up steps, insecure. all she would do is literally sit in a corner and STARE at the wall! she had no personality, never moved, and was terrified of me. it was so sad. i took her everywhere with my other dog (ive had since she was 7 weeks, 4yrs old now) dog parks. walks. taught her tricks. after all that love and affection, she wound up developing a hilarious personality. she came around and finally was acting how a normal dog should and was SUCH a cutey pie and sweet heart. the best is when she would HOWL when i would walk her. she would catch a sniff of something and would drag me to the scent and just howl. it was so funny! we believe she was from a puppy mill then sent to a killer shelter. however, she was a wild beast and DEFINITELY needed a yard that i did not provide (i live in an apartment) i found safe homes for her AND her puppies!! (she had 8!!! i had 10 dogs in my one bedroom apartment! what a riot!!). so i gave her to a good home with a yard. one of my friends mothers took one of the puppies and my friend (who was around the puppies when they were first born) says the puppie gives him special attention. i think its because the dog knew he was there when they were pups. i havent met her yet, but im sure she would recognize my pooch and i. good luck with your dog. and dont do anything to her you wouldnt want done to her. show her some respect and you will be rewarded with an amazingly loving and well behaved companion and have a lasting, beautiful relationship like no other!