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I have had this problem with Bell, I think one of the first posts I made here was about Bell running away.. And there I was with shoes off running like an idiot around my neighborhood, in and out of neighbors yards. Running in front of on coming cars because I didn't want her to be hit and I figured they would see me long before they would see her. And the chewing part, gosh my list is long on what Bell has destroyed in my house.

But that was a long time ago (at least it seems like a long time) and Bell doesn't destroy anything any more. She loves to run and play, so we finally fenced in the yard. She is better at he running away and not listening thing. I have tried everything except training school. I have put her on a long leash and called her and so on, She comes right away when on a leash but the minute she is off on her own shes her own dog... I'm hoping with the new found freedom of the fenced in backyard she will in time learn to come when called.
Good luck with Lexi, I'm sure all will get better!