I am also curious how old the dog is??
Honestly, if a dog doesn't fit in your family, it doesn't fit. And there is nothing wrong with that. You are not a bad person! Obviously someone else created this dog into what she is and now you are stuck with having to un-do it.
I will say, exercise exercise exercise. How much of it does she get? I find most dogs that are into chewing, spreading out the trash, etc, just need to be worn out! Of course training as well. A dog doesn't come naturally knowing what to do. So getting into the trash, for example, would be a natural behavior to them. They need to be taught otherwise. In the mean time, keep the trash out of her way, teach her a solid leave it, and exercise her until she's completely worn out!
But, really, you would not be a bad person if you found a home more suitable for her. |