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Originally Posted by Zeus is Loved  Our youngest, Perseus, has separation anxiety and literally chews and digs through sheetrock. We have had to alter the walls. Zeus has never offered to do anything. We have tried everything the dog "psychiatrist"/trainer suggested, and nothing worked. The only other option was to lock him in a kennel or pen, and this causes him worse anxiety. He almost broke teeth trying to chew through the wire on the ex-pen. We don't want to get rid of him, so our only option was to cover the bottom portion of the walls in the two rooms he has access to during the day. Neither never pee or poo in the floor though. |
I recall my previous dog doing this too. She'd somehow dig holes into our walls!
Aww... poor little Perseus! I can only imagine that locking him in a kennel would make his mental state worse too. Very good idea to cover the walls! Prevention is Key!!
How old is Perseus now? I'm sure you've tried already, but have you left him treat dispensing toys when you leave? And leave him several chew toys? When mine were still puppies, I was obsessed and shopped for treat dispensing toys whenever I saw a pet store. I'm almost certain with time Perseus will get over this and you can eventually remove the wall covers. They all eventually calm down. Puppies all like to test our patience.
