Stop Your Dog From Destroying Your House (While You're At Work)

Ever come home to chewed furniture, scattered garbage, or your favorite shoes turned into confetti? Your dog isn't being bad — they're just bored out of their mind. Dogs are naturally social and curious creatures. Without enough physical or mental challenges, they'll create their own fun. And trust us, their idea of fun usually involves your stuff.

Puppies are especially guilty of this because they have crazy high energy and need regular ways to burn it off.

Luckily, there are simple ways to keep your dog busy, stop the destruction, and make sure they stay happy and healthy.

1. Use Puzzle Toys to Challenge Their Brain

Interactive puzzle toys are amazing for challenging your dog's mind. These toys hide treats in compartments that your dog has to figure out how to open. They give dogs brain workouts and can keep them busy for hours, especially when you're stuck at work.

Think of it as Netflix for dogs, but way more interactive.

2. Give Them Safe Things to Chew

Chewing is totally natural for dogs, but it becomes a problem without the right outlets. Offer safe alternatives like bully sticks, dental chews, or tough rubber toys. For puppies who are teething, supervised chew time helps ease discomfort and saves your household items from destruction.

Your coffee table legs will thank you.

3. Make Sure They Get Regular Exercise

Daily physical activity is key to stopping boredom. Walks, games of fetch, or time at the park help dogs burn off energy and reduce stress. A tired dog is way less likely to turn your living room into a disaster zone.

The saying "a tired dog is a good dog" exists for a reason.

4. Dog-Proof Your Space

Just like parents baby-proof their homes, dog owners should make their space safe for pets. Remove dangerous items and keep household objects that might tempt your dog out of reach. Crates or playpens can also give your dog a secure area to chill when you're not watching.

Prevention is way easier than cleaning up the aftermath.

5. Try Doggy Daycare (Your Dog's Social Life Awaits)

For owners who spend long hours at work or away from home or just looking for a break, doggy daycare is an amazing option. At Hounds Town Fort Lauderdale, dogs enjoy all-day play in supervised group settings. This gives them the chance to exercise, make friends, and come home tired and happy.

Your dog gets to party all day while you work. Everyone wins.

The Bottom Line

Dog boredom often leads to destroyed stuff, but with the right mix of brain challenges, safe outlets, exercise, and friendship, it can be totally prevented. Whether at home or through daycare, keeping your dog busy makes sure they stay happy, healthy, and well-behaved.

Plus, you get to keep your shoes intact.

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