My puppy is eating the walls

Nolwennfish
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Hi everyone,

I'm having a bit of trouble with my puppy 'Carny'. She's a 6-month-old Bernese Mountain Dog cross Malinois.

When we're out, Carny stays in the kitchen with my other dog, specifically to keep any mischief to a minimum. I leave her with toys, dry food, water, her bed, an old t-shirt with my scent, and a nightlight so she isn't left in the dark...

Basically, I'm doing my absolute best to make sure she feels settled.

Unfortunately, every time we leave, Carny chews holes in the wall around the door, as if she can't stand being shut in. But if I give her free run of the house, she'll attack other walls and furniture, which has already happened before.

My puppy is eating the walls

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    • Nolwennfish
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    Hi, thanks for your reply. There is a window, but it depends on what time we head out—especially if it starts getting dark regarding the light. She’s usually left for anything from 1 to 4 hours maximum, just while we're popping out to the shops. Otherwise, when I’m at work, I come home at lunchtime to take her out. Plus, my boyfriend is currently out of work, so she’s very rarely on her own. We try to get her out for an hour's walk every day, and she has access to the garden whenever she likes. I also think we’ve probably got her too used to us being around...
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    Kikaah
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    How long is she left on her own for? How often do you take her out? How long do the walks last? "a little light so she isn't left in the dark..." Is there no window in that room?
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