Help! 2year old GSD acting out!

[Stevenzachsmom]

Welcome! I agree with most of what has already been said. I think the longer hours you are working play a part. Our dogs are so sensitive to changes in routine. My 2 year old was awesome in the house, unattended, free reign. Never destructive. I was a stay at home Mom, but still had a routine. Took the kids to school. Ran errands. Picked the kids up from school. In and out during the day. No problems. Then - my Dad was hospitalized. I came and went at unusual times. Was gone for longer periods. My dog became destructive. She chewed the coffee table, my husbands' cell phone and my watch. Back in the crate for her. Over a period of time, she regained her freedom. Definitely start crating and have someone stop by for potty breaks, if need be.

[ApolloDude]

Thanks for all the great advice! It back to the kennel for Apollo. I thought I could give him one more chance to be loose but I just got a call from my Bf who lets him out over his lunch break and Apollo had trash all over our apt! I think he is just bored and lonely and yes he needs more exercise!! I just signed him up for a class that starts in January and I will be making his exercise more of a priority it will be good for him and me