Things are getting SOME better! The other day we went to a huge park for a couple of hours. It was a fenced in park, so I decided to let him off his leash. He LOVED it, but I started to get scared when I couldn't catch him. I got his attention, and turned around and ran the other way, so he ran to me. He was so tired that he couldn't stay awake on the five minute drive home. He still chewed on things that night after I left him alone. He usually bites my ankles and cries LOUDLY when I try to leave, but that night I said, in a really stern voice, "Maxwell! Sit!! Stay! NO BARKING!" and he, miraculously, stopped. It almost always works when I leave. He still hasn't realized that I'm in charge yet, but I feel that things might be getting better. I give him treats more when he does good things, and I make it a point to give him so much attention it's sickening if I come home and he hasn't destroyed anything. He's just finally acting like a decent dog does... It's still gonna be a while before he is obedient. Thanks everyone, for your help! And I'll keep updating! |