The One Where Copper Chewed Everything

Before Brad and I got Copper many people warned us not to get a dog. But what was most surprising was that a lot of those people HAD dogs- and they were usually good dogs. So, we figured there would be good times and bad with any dog, but the good would outweigh the bad… right?

Wrong. At least for this week- the bad has been exceeding the good. For one, the dog hates the rain and won’t stop barking and whining at it. Secondly, she’s chewing us out of house and home. I’ve honestly never heard of a dog that chews things up like Copper. (Besides maybe Marley)

Exhibit A: This great, seemingly indestructible toy - the Kong Wubba is now long gone- along with its red-colored replacement.

Exhibit B: Our green garden hose never stood a chance.
Other items that have seen Copper’s chewing wrath:

- BBQ covers (yes, that’s plural. She’s gone through 2 or 3 of them already)
- Part of our staircase
- Corner of our couch cushion
- Several plush toys have had their insides scattered all over our yard
- 2 garden hoses (ours and my parent’s over Christmas break)
- 2 leashes

Really, this list could go on and on, but the latest household item to be destroyed happened this week while Copper spent the day in her fort. We came home to find this:

Not only did she chew and remove our cardboard barrier, but then she continued to chew the wires that power our sprinkler system. (This dog seems to have something against watering systems) She also worked her way through the door insulation padding for extra fun.

I’m not sure if she’s doing this out of boredom or irritation (because it’s raining) - either way, I’m hoping it’s a puppy trait she’ll grow out of soon because Brad might lose it the next time he has to buy a BBQ cover.

Moral of this story: we’re giving you fair warning right now. If you’re thinking about getting a dog, baby-sit Copper for a weekend and then decide.