I don't have any great answers for you but I just wanted to let you know that I am having many similar issues with my 7.5 month old female. She is a chew-monster and even still tries to gnaw on my hand! I've never had this much trouble with a dog either so just want you to know you are not alone! Mine went through a stage where she chewed shoes, any laundry or any fabrics she can get a hold of--all towels and all the dog beds in the house$$. She does chew her Nylabones and Kongs all the time, so that's good! She also digs some but seems to go on and off with that--thank goodness. We had pee issues too--she would pee in her crate (which I always thought was unheard of!!) no matter what I did! Finally, I think we are done with that--but I'm not holding my breath yet! The only thing i have noticed is that being really, really consistent with making her sit or lay down for everything she gets. I make her "wait" at the top of the stairs while I go down them. All of this basic obedience work seems to remind her who is the boss! She is no pushover, that's for sure. With constant obedience work and consistency, she IS getting better but I'm exhausted and broke!! I love my sweet girl too, but it's been hard! Good luck and let me know how it's going!
