Licking and biting indicate a dog with some problems. Paint can be toxic to a dog and wood splinters certainly could cause some health problems as well. You say he is a hyper dog so I assume when he is left alone he is bored and starts chewing things. If he had another puppy it might help with the boredom but he could also teach the other dog to get into as much trouble as he does. Does he have activity toys to help occupy his mind while you are gone? An active dog left alone needs things to occupy the time. Some people have had good success with Kong toys stuffed with treats. They give the dog something to do for a while anyway. |