Quote Originally Posted by beyond_me
I wish I could Kennel them till I have more time to train but we can be gone between 8-14 hours and I would hate to do that. The mix is in the kennel at night because she hasn't learned not to potty in the house at night. What are somethings I can do that will stop them from chewing?
I'm sorry you are having this problem but until you make more time for the dogs, you will continue to have the problem. The two that are being destructive sound like they are doing it out of boredom and frustration. They do not sound like they are exercised properly for the breeds of dogs that they are and they are definitely not stimulated enough mentally.

Both of these dogs are just doing something to entertain themselves in your lengthy delays of not being home with them. If you want to see improvements in their behavior you are going to have to make the time to exercise them (even if it's just a brisk walk) for atleast 30 - 40 minutes before you leave them alone. Then you are going to have to stimulate them with some sort of job. By this I mean they need to learn they have to work for their keep. Obedience classes can be a benifit for helping you learn how to make them work for their rewards.

In my honest opinion, it is the trainers fault if a 10 month old dog is not housebroken. This does lead me to believe these dogs do not have enough of your time. Until you make more time to be with them and exercise them more, you will continue to be frustrated. Bitter Apple was not meant to be the substitute for lack of daily and thorough excercise.