So Franklin recently turned two years old (on Oct. 2) and in the past week or so has had a HUGE change in behavior. Up until recently he was a well behaved dog who never chewed on anything and spent most of the day lounging with me on the couch. He gets plenty of exercise, a walk at least every other day and playtime in the backyard everyday. They also get to go to the dog park a couple of days every week.
For the past couple of days both before and after our weekend trip out of town, he has been an absolute nightmare. He has been chewing on wires and just walking aimlessly around our house being mischievous in general. Last night he started some obsession with the wall right outside our door in our backyard. Every time we let him out there he sniffs and paws at it almost obsessive-compulsively. Today I thought if I let him explore it for a little bit maybe he'd stop. Well 20 minutes later I look out there and he has been chewing, tearing and biting at the wood. The whole bottom part of the wall has been chewed up. I thought maybe he was bored so I offered him a bone to chew on. No luck. So we went on a walk. No luck. I've even offered some of his favorite toys. No luck. Currently he's walking in circles, whining and crying.
The only relief I've had from this in days is yesterday when we sent him to day care. I don't like to send him to daycare because he seems so stressed out when we pick him up. BUT he slept all evening afterwords..
He hasn't behaved like this since he was a puppy, over a year ago. I was so glad to know the destructive puppy stages were over but it looks like they're back! I don't know what could have caused such a horrible regression! I am at my wit's end with him. The only thing I can think of that has changed in the past couple of weeks is diet. We switched to raw at the beginning of the month. I know there is supposed to be an increase in energy but I can't imagine it would cause an increase in rambunctiousness?! Plus the other two dogs are behaving normally.
Somebody help me before I go crazy! I have 4 exams in the coming weeks and if I don't get some peace and quiet I might lose it.
