We don't really have a problem with our pup ripping apart stuffed toys, but he used to have an issue with ringing the bell constantly, when he didn't actually need to pee/poo. It was definitely a needing attention/exercise issue, particularly since he hadn't had all his shots yet and we were afraid to exercise him outside our tiny little yard. Honestly, the only halfway decent solution we came up with was to totally tire him out. He's almost 6mo old, and 4-5lbs... he gets lots of play time with us during the day (tug of war, fetch, etc.), and a MINIMUM 30-45 min very brisk walk daily, including a few short bursts of getting to run. The more tired he is, the more exercise he's had, and the happier and more content he is, which means the more happy we are. :-)
Lauren & Nikko |