[SophieKatesMom]

I can tell you with Sophie Kate the destroying things came from boredom, when she was bored she chewed. I would suggest you get her some designated chew items like a Nyla bone and perhaps one of those dog puzzles.

Potty training was a whole other issue for me, I strongly believe in crate training and starting the puppy on a strict schedule of outside potty time. When she does go outside you have a small scale celebration, cheering, good girls and very special "good girl" treat given only when she does the behavior you are trying to teach. Crate training is what I had the most success with that coupled with the schedule (you can search crate training on this site, lots of information).

I strongly believe that a dog wants to please it owner, as the owner we need to set them up for success by giving them all the tools they need to please us.