Take action:
Make sure your dog is taken for a walk every day on a long loose lead, outside of your property; a young dog will need to go to training at this age, which will help with general obedience and keeping its mind occupied; get the dog lots of chewy toys such as cowhooves, rawhide and ostrich sinews; all dogs need company most of the day (another dog/cat/human), access to the house and a view out of your property; a digging pit is a good idea – to encourage him to dig there, instead of in your flower beds, you can bury some of his toys in the pit every now and then.
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