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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Crazy leash behavior and need to chew are not "dog rescue stories."  They are dog behavior, period.  All young dogs have these tendencies unless they are very well trained. Your dog needs training.  Also, you have had your dog for 10 days and everything is new to you and the dog.  The dog's route while you walk it; her neighborhood; her house; her toys.

Work with your dog.  I really wouldn't stress about her breed.  People get so caught up in this to the point of DNA testing.  I don't get it.

As for our story, we adopted from Washington Animal Rescue, a beagle, 3 years ago.  1 year old.  The first few weeks were difficult with housebreaking but she got it and hasn't had an accident in years.  Still pulls on the leash but that's a beagle trait.  We had to train her not to chew our stuff and she got it quickly. Very sweet, wonderful dog.  Given up to the shelter due to "landlord issues."  I can't imagine life without her.[/quote]

I agree with all of this, including the last sentence.  :)

We adopted our rescue mutt when she was about 2yo.  The first month or two were a bit challenging and when I think about it - why wouldn't they be?  It is a new situation for everyone.

Work with your dog, OP.  Enroll in a good dog-training class (we loved the ones at Your Dog's Friend - and avoid any that use negative reinforcement, shock or other negative-reinforcement collars, etc.) and treat your dog every time he does something good.

You will get there![/quote]

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