# Monster pup destruction. Help! **URL:** \ **Category:** In My Humble Opinion\ **Created:** [December 12, 2022, 3:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/monster-pup-destruction-help/976363 "2022-12-12T03:43:31Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 6\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![JeffB](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jeffb/32/188_2.png) [@JeffB](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JeffB)\ **Post date:** [December 13, 2022, 9:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/monster-pup-destruction-help/976363/21 "2022-12-13T21:36:09Z")
> [@DSeid](#): > > except that one floor chewing episode happened while I was in room with him distracted doing the dishes. I’m impressed that he can do the dishes. ---
**Author:** ![DSeid](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dseid/32/20194_2.png) [@DSeid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DSeid)\ **Post date:** [December 14, 2022, 12:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/monster-pup-destruction-help/976363/22 "2022-12-14T00:50:27Z")
Well they are smart dogs, and as pointed out, “they need a job to do.” I do tell him that the dishwasher can loaded with the dishes still having food on them, but he insists on licking them clean first. … ---
**Author:** ![JeffB](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jeffb/32/188_2.png) [@JeffB](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JeffB)\ **Post date:** [December 14, 2022, 12:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/monster-pup-destruction-help/976363/23 "2022-12-14T00:56:20Z")
He’s environmentally conscious. ---
**Author:** ![DavidNRockies](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/davidnrockies/32/6279_2.png) [@DavidNRockies](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DavidNRockies)\ **Post date:** [December 14, 2022, 1:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/monster-pup-destruction-help/976363/24 "2022-12-14T01:05:18Z")
I just want to associate myself with the “a tired dog is a well behaved dog” crowd’s remarks. And … yeah … you may have a dog with far more endurance and stamina than you, or anybody you know, has, but … If somebody doesn’t do their level best to ‘wear that dog out’ (in a good way) – probably daily – then you may have a long wait for him to ‘grow out of it.’ You’re a pediatrician, right? I once dated a kindergarten teacher. We spent a rainy weekend together. She told me how much she hated rainy weekends. The kids were all stuck inside for 2+ days, making Monday mornings hell for her. I’m guessing you can appreciate that. I think that’s a fair metaphor for dogs who aren’t getting run ragged often enough (and/or adequate and appropriate intellectual stimulation, as mentioned). It may be worth looking into something like a **[dog cart](https://www.puppyleaks.com/why-not-build-a-dog-cart/)** when he’s old enough. I feel like the concept of sequestration or crating could backfire. If this is an anxiety thing from pent-up energy that could possibly be bled off … crating or sequestration _could_ exacerbate the underlying anxiety issue. Good luck! ---
**Author:** ![Skywatcher](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/skywatcher/32/254_2.png) [@Skywatcher](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skywatcher)\ **Post date:** [December 14, 2022, 1:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/monster-pup-destruction-help/976363/25 "2022-12-14T01:10:45Z")
> [@kayaker](#): > > I’ve been through similar destruction with a pup. As have I; in my case, the pup belonged a guy renting a room in the same house as me. The guy eventually learned that his chocolate lab had separation anxiety – after the dog destroyed part of the couch. ---
**Author:** ![DSeid](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dseid/32/20194_2.png) [@DSeid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DSeid)\ **Post date:** [December 14, 2022, 1:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/monster-pup-destruction-help/976363/26 "2022-12-14T01:52:14Z")
I’ve gotten conflicting advice on running with a dog. Most sources say wait until over a year old. Some say older some younger. My current exercise is indoors but at least a few mornings a week I could reintroduce myself to running. It wouldn’t be marathon or tri training, probably only 30 to 60 minutes max land fast I am not … how old does this group think for running with pup to be okay? Given that the last incident happened after a long walk with training I am skeptical that missing activity is the cause but happy to put some running back in my mix, even in winter, if he is old enough for it. Meanwhile I am thinking he’s manipulating for attention on his schedule. The pediatric equivalent would have me advise time ins of extra attention and a time out following the quick NO next incident. And I’ve just got to keep a closer watch when we are in the main areas together, to catch him before he does damage. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/monster-pup-destruction-help/976363.md?page=1)