Silvie is a 9 year collie cross.I rehomed her when she was one year old, she was given back to her breeder because she chewed everything,would wee on the floor,barked and had anxiety issues. She was said to be the worst dog in the world!
The problem was not the dog! She did not know how to play with any toys,not even a ball. This is why she chewed everything. She wee'd on the floor because she is very submissive and at that time any harsh repremand would cause her to wee. So the answer was to positively re-enforce not negativly. With a good training and exercise shedule the barking and anxiety issues she had, soon dissappeared.
Now she is the perfect family dog,good with children and never chews things she is not allowed.
